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.

Shaina Reeser
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Regional Director, North America
Frank Weaver
Regional Director, Latin America & Global Indigenous Affiliates
Jessica Sandoval
Regional Director, Africa & the Middle East
John Harris
Regional Director, Europe, United Kingdom & Asia
Andy Hamill
Mission Advancement Team Advisor (UK)
David Seward
Mission Advancement Team Advisor (UK)
Martin Solder
Mission Advancement Team Advisor (UK)
Ruth Meoto
Mission Advancement Team Advisor (Africa)

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