Based in London
Advancing the Potential of Youth Organizations Worldwide
Mission Advancement Team
WYC’s Mission Advancement Team (MAT) empowers youth clubs worldwide to reach their fullest potential. As a trusted guide and resource, MAT provides WYC Affiliates with essential support to build effective structures, impactful programs, and sustainable resources that positively shape young lives globally.
Working closely with each Affiliate, MAT advisors identify their unique challenges and goals, tailoring assistance to address specific needs. Through customized technical assistance in areas like board development, financial planning, program enhancement, and strategic planning, MAT strengthens each Affiliate youth organization from the ground up. This hands-on approach includes refining leadership skills, implementing effective marketing strategies, and securing vital resources.
MAT’s core mission is to enhance the operational effectiveness of each youth club by equipping them with tools that expand their reach and amplify their impact. With initiatives like the Annual WYC International Conference, global networking events, and peer-learning opportunities, MAT fosters a collaborative, interconnected Affiliate community that celebrates excellence and advances youth potential.
Lisbeth Cruz
President and Chief Executive Officer at Clubs de Niños y Niñas de Centro América
Andy Hamill
National Director of the National Association of Boys & Girls Clubs
Mike McTernan
Mission Advancement Advisor
Olga Ramos
Mission Advancement Consultant
Tim Richardson
Mission Advancement Advisor
David Seward
34-Year Veteran Youth Development Leader in the U.K.
Martin Solder
Chief Officer at Essex Boys and Girls Clubs