YMCA of Northern Alberta
Amber Niemeier currently serves as the Chief Community Engagement Officer at the YMCA of Northern Alberta, a position held since February 2023. Previously, Amber held multiple roles at YWCA Edmonton from April 2004 to February 2023, including Director of External Relations, Director of Communications & Advocacy, and Director of Communications & Fund Development, focusing on mentorship, strategy, and advocacy for women's rights. Earlier professional experience includes roles as Communications and Marketing Manager and Communications Specialist at YWCA Edmonton, where responsibilities included developing communication policies and marketing campaigns, as well as implementing social media initiatives. Additionally, Amber worked as Communications & Brand Developer at ElderCare Edmonton from January 2009 to June 2010, executing a comprehensive agency rebranding and marketing strategy.
YMCA of Northern Alberta
YMCA of Northern Alberta is an independent charity that provides health, education and social services to communities including Red Deer, Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray (Wood Buffalo). It contributes to the mix of public, private, and charitable programs and facilities available to Canadians. As well, the YMCA has always been there to catch people who "fall between the cracks" of public systems and the marketplace. Our Health and Wellness Centres (gyms) are part of the YMCA's commitment to developing the potential of everyone's spirits, minds, and bodies. YMCA programs are responses to community needs. That is why a YMCA can look very different from community to community, country to country, and generation to generation. As needs change, so do the YMCA's program offerings.