Our staff has a strong commitment to serving the community. To contact our branch, please call 610-696-9622. To contact a specific member of our staff, please use the contact information listed below:
Valeria Tenreiro
Executive Director
Valeria Tenreiro serves as the Executive Director of the Oscar Lasko YMCA branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. In this role, she provides strategic leadership focused on strengthening community impact, operational excellence, and staff and member engagement. Valeria brings more than 17 years of experience within the YMCA movement, having built her career across YMCAs in New York, New Jersey, and California.
She began her YMCA journey in health and wellness leadership roles and advanced into senior executive positions, where she led membership growth initiatives, community health programs, and cross-functional teams. Throughout her career, she has partnered with Y-USA and national organizations on initiatives supporting youth development, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and cancer survivorship. “I am deeply inspired by the Y’s commitment to strengthening communities and creating welcoming spaces where everyone belongs,” Valeria shared. “Being able to support individuals and families in their growth, health, and well-being is what drives my work every day.” Outside of the Y, Valeria values meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and community collaboration.
She is fluent in English and Spanish and is a strong advocate for cultural diversity, inclusion, and partnership.
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The YMCA of Greater Brandywine Assocation Office, located in West Chester supports nine locations across Chester County, Pennsylvania. It does so through a variety of services including information technology, financial development, human resources, finance, facility management, marketing and more.