Branch Director

Ashley Sorensen

Ashley began her YMCA career in 1999 where she started as a program director in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2003 she moved to Tampa, Florida to continue her career with the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. There she gained experience as a Senior Program Director and spent the last 5 years as the Executive Director of the Northwest and West Park Village YMCA. Ashley joined the Greater Wichita YMCA in May of 2015 as the East Branch Executive Director. She also served as the Director of the South Branch and is currently the West Branch Director. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Mobile.

Staff

Sasha Stika, Senior Program Director

Summer Gerhardus, Group Exercise Coordinator

Summer became a member of the YMCA in 2005. Because of her love for Group Exercise classes and the relationships made, she became a Group Exercise Instructor in 2012. In September of 2016, Summer was promoted to the position of the West YMCA Group Exercise Coordinator.  She earned a bachelor’s degree of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University. She believes in the importance of group exercise and is devoted to helping members find connections to other members, instructors and classes so they can continue on a healthy lifestyle path.

Angie Carter, Membership Director

Angie began working for the Kid Zone in December 1997. She worked there for 11 years before being promoted to the Youth and Family Coordinator position in 2009. She now oversees Membership at the West YMCA.

Jasson Shain, Maintenance

Brooke Fugate, Administrative Assistant

Personal Trainers

LeeAnn Shaw

Degree
BS Biology and Exercise Science, Minor in Physical Education
Certifications
YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
Specialty
Myofacial Release, Foam Rolling Techniques, Pilates Mat, Pilates Tower, Group Exercise

LeeAnne has been married to her awesome husband, Reggie, for 25 years. They have three amazing children, one in college, and two in high school! LeeAnne loves being able to provide Pilates and restorative fitness to the members at the Greater Wichita YMCA!

Joyce Urban

Joyce Urban

Degree
PT Certification through Heritage College
Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
Specialty
Healthy Lifestyle, Active Older Adults, Small Groups, Bootcamps, 12 Week Challenges, Bariatrics, Enhanced Fitness, Nutrition Specialist, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Cancer Survivorship Program
Sherry Henderson

Sherry Henderson

Degree
Wichita State University
Certifications
ACE Personal Trainer since 1995, ACE Group Exercise Instructor since 1994, SilverSneakers
Specialty
SilverSneakers, MusclePump, Yoga, Pilates, Body Building, TRX, Stretching, Foam Roller, Continued Rehab (All joints and disorders, MS, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Heart Disease)

Sherry has worked in the Fitness industry since 1984.

Personal Trainer Calvin Long YMCA

Calvin Long

Danielle Brookshire Personal Trainer Greater Wichita West YMCA

Danielle Brookshire

Certifications
YMCA ACE Certified Personal Trainer

I have been a trainer since 2010. As a trainer, it is my main objective to take your health and wellness seriously. It is an amazing task to establish goals and make them a reality. My training style is definitely unique. When I’m not training, I’m a mother to five beautiful girls and one boy. My main interests are education, food, and all things fitness.