Belle Chasse YMCA
Staff Directory
Belle Chasse YMCA
Dana Wattigney
Executive Director
(504) 392-9622
Why Dana loves the Y: "I love the Y because my family loves the Y. The Y can be life changing!"
Vanessa Paige
Associate Executive Director
504-392-8622 x404
Why Vanessa loves the Y: “I love the Y because I love seeing the smiles on all of the kids' faces and watching them grow into young adults.”
Zach Clark
Membership & Marketing Director
Why Zach loves the Y: “I love the Y because it truly feels like home. From our young leaders to our longtime members, seeing people build confidence, friendships, and joy here is my favorite part of what we do.”
Nia St. Cyr
Youth Development Director
(504) 392-9622
Why Nia loves the Y: "I love my YMCA because it’s a place where kids are supported, inspired, and encouraged to grow. Our summer camp is especially meaningful, as it allows campers to return as staff and give back to the community that helped shape them."
Anna Thomas
Sports and Wellness Director
(504) 392-9622
Why Anna loves the Y: "I love the Y because I get to see children and adults thrive in different aspects of fitness; from sports to working out. Getting to see people reach goals and achieve new things is truly inspiring."
Johnie Bridges
Community Aquatics Director
504-392-9622 ext. 403
Why Johnie loves the Y: “I love the Y because I get to form relationships with families from swim lessons, swim team, and working in the facility. I am so grateful to be a part of this team and organization.”
Belle Chasse YMCA turns 5!
A huge thank you to our members, volunteers, and staff who make our Y a community!
YGNO is a United Way Partner Agency
