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Michael De Vaul 🧡💙🇿🇦🇺🇸ΩΨΦ

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National Director, Young Men Thriving at The Y (YMCA)
📍 Evanston, Illinois, United States

Michael is a 40-plus-year veteran of the YMCA, currently serving as the National Director for the "Young Men Thriving" initiative. His career is dedicated to youth development, economic mobility, and community strengthening, with a particular focus on boys and young men of color. He holds a bachelors degree in human services from Columbia College.

Originally from Evanston, Illinois, Michael is a family man who lives in Charlotte with his wife, Laura; they have two grown sons. He describes himself as a Christ follower and enjoys jazz and a cappella music. He also runs a personal speaking organization focused on self-development and personal branding to address inequities.

In 2014, he was honored by the White House as a "Champion of Change" for his work in community building, diversity, and inclusion.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
National Director, Young Men Thriving
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Youth Development
His entire 40+ year career with the YMCA has been dedicated to creating pathways and support systems for young people, particularly boys and young men of color.
Systemic Change
Believes that systems, not young people, are broken. He advocates for rebuilding structures to unlock potential and foster growth, accountability, and transformation.
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Work history

1-2021
National Director, Young Men Thriving
The Y (YMCA)
4-2019 - 1-2021
Strategy Leader for Boys and Young Men of Color at YMCA of the USA and MBKCLTMeck. Strategy Leader f
YMCA of Greater Charlotte & YMCA of the USA
1-2021
Chief Social Responsibility Officer
YMCA of Greater Charlotte & YMCA of the USA
11-2015 - 11-2019
Chief Community Impact Officer
YMCA of Greater Charlotte & YMCA of the USA
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