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Andre Goode

Examiner · DISC type cs
Vice President of Community Transformation at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Andre Goode is a seasoned non-profit executive with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, focusing on community transformation and economic empowerment. A Northwestern University alumnus, he has an extensive background leading youth and family-serving organizations and is recognized for building impactful community partnerships and driving strategic growth in underserved areas.

Andre maintains a deep connection to his alma mater, serving on the Northwestern Alumni Associations Board of Directors and the NU Black Alumni Association. He and his wife, also a Northwestern graduate, are parents to three children and are dedicated supporters of Wildcats athletics.

Interesting fact: Andre was a four-year starter on the Northwestern basketball team and briefly played for the Detroit Pistons before playing professionally in Europe.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Community Transformation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Andre shows up

Tough To Convince
Unexpressive
Overcautious

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Andre cares about

Community Transformation
His current and past roles focus on driving equity and leading initiatives, like the Sankofa Wellness Village, in historically disinvested Chicago neighborhoods.
Nonprofit Leadership
Has over 20 years of executive experience leading operations and programming for major non-profits like the YMCA, Covenant House, and Boys & Girls Clubs.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Vice President of Community Transformation
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
2-2023 - 8-2024
Vice President of Community Well-Being
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
3-2022 - 2-2023
Executive Director
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
12-2019 - 9-2021
Sr. Vice President - Northern California
Covenant House California
1-2018 - 12-2019
Associate Executive Director
YMCA of San Francisco
In the press

Media appearances

Rooted in Connection at the Kelly Hall YMCA Community Conversation Breakfast. Featured in YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – News & Events
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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