Branch Director
Emily McVay, Greater Wichita YMCA

Emily McVay, Branch Director

Staff
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Jovian Osterhout, Membership Director

Degree
Bachelors of Science in Multimedia Journalism from Oklahoma State University
Jovian Osterhout joined the South YMCA team in July 2025 as Full-Time Manager on Duty before being promoted to Membership Director the following year. Growing up in Haysville, just minutes from the South Y, some of his earliest memories include playing in Kid Zone and Taekwondo lessons at the very branch he now oversees as Director.
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Leah Garrett, Fitness Director

Degree
Bachelor of Science Exercise Science
Certifications
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor, NASM – Weight Loss Specialist, NASM – Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Specialty
Sports performance, weight lifting, and corrective exercise.
Graduated from Iowa State University with Exercise Science Degree in 2013. Started my career in Fitness working with young athletes on sports performance and enhancement in Orlando, FL after graduation. Moved back to Iowa and worked for a local gym starting off teaching Group Fitness and working at the Front Desk to eventually Personal Training and up to managing one of the branches focused on memberships and fitness consults. Moved out to Denver, CO to build and manage a kickboxing studio in 2016. In 2017, started focusing on my own fitness journey while prepping for a figure competition. Eventually finding my way to Wichita and started working with the YMCA in July of 2025 as the Fitness Director helping teach Group Exercise as well as manage the Fitness Floor and Personal Training.
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Alex Peterjohn, Youth Sports Director

Degree
Sports Management at Oral Roberts University
Specialty
Youth Sports Development
Alex is a dedicated Sports Director with a passion for developing athletes and building strong community programs. With a background in coaching and leadership, Alex focuses on creating a positive, competitive, and growth-centered environment for youth and adult sports alike. Alex is known for his energy, leadership, and his ability to connect with athletes and parents. He is committed to making every program impactful and memorable for participants and families in the community.
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Matthew Northrop, Aquatics Director

Degree
Elementary Education
Certifications
Lifeguard
Degree
Elementary Education
Born in England and moved to the USA in 1998. Went to Emporia State University for elementary education. I became a teacher for 2 years before going back to Wichita swim club and becoming the assistant director where I had been working until leaving after 16 years.
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Anna Clark, Youth and Family

Certifications
Emergency Management from George Washington University; Mental Health Ally from PsychHub; National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, Conflict Resolution and Leadership Training from Harvard University; Project Management Professional from Syracuse
Degree
Early Childhood Education
My name is Anna Clark, I have been married to my amazing husband for 24 years this October. We have 3 beautiful children, and a puppy that I swear I gave birth too. My husband had the absolute privilege of serving our great country for 20+ years in the United States Navy, taking us all over this great globe and showing my children and myself cultures and sites that we’d never have the opportunity to see otherwise. I am so excited that we retired, put down some roots and I get to start my journey here at the amazing South YMCA. I love this community and love serving our littles. I thank you for the opportunity and trust that you’ve given me to pour into your families.
Personal Trainers
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Leah Garrett, Fitness Director

Degree
Bachelor of Science Exercise Science
Certifications
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor, NASM – Weight Loss Specialist, NASM – Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Specialty
Sports performance, weight lifting, and corrective exercise.
Graduated from Iowa State University with Exercise Science Degree in 2013. Started my career in Fitness working with young athletes on sports performance and enhancement in Orlando, FL after graduation. Moved back to Iowa and worked for a local gym starting off teaching Group Fitness and working at the Front Desk to eventually Personal Training and up to managing one of the branches focused on memberships and fitness consults. Moved out to Denver, CO to build and manage a kickboxing studio in 2016. In 2017, started focusing on my own fitness journey while prepping for a figure competition. Eventually finding my way to Wichita and started working with the YMCA in July of 2025 as the Fitness Director helping teach Group Exercise as well as manage the Fitness Floor and Personal Training.
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Jeri Edwards, Personal Trainer

Degree
Associates in Science
Certifications
YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED
Specialty
Weightlifting/Weight Training

Jeri began her own fitness journey about 8 months after turning 30 years old, losing right over 65 pounds over the course of a few years. As she progressed through this journey, the YMCA became a big part of it, along with its members. With that passion and while working in Membership, Jeri started to feel like she could better help others begin, continue, or progress their own fitness journey's by becoming a personal trainer; so she began the process of becoming certified through the YMCA in order to provide opportunity to others. She brings fun and energy to every training experience, enjoying every connection built with a client or member through interactions both big and small. Her goal is to help motivate and drive those who are struggling with where they are, and to help those new to physical fitness find the perfect fit program for them in their current stage and fitness level.

Nancy Thach, Greater Wichita YMCA

Nancy Thach, Personal Trainer

Degree
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Minor in Entrepreneurship
Specialty
Strength and functional fitness, cardiovascular endurance, and mobility

Nancy developed a passion for fitness after she found it to help her through some of the toughest times in her life as fitness itself has relieved stress, boosted her confidence, and overall made her happier. It impacted her mental and physical health and changed her life for the better.  She loves to make others feel confident in their body no matter what. She loves to hype and motivate people, make them feel comfortable, and ensure them that their fitness goals will be reached.  She wants to use her knowledge and passion for fitness to help others. She works with anyone of any age and specializes in strength and functional fitness, cardiovascular endurance, and mobility. 

Nancy loves to run, especially outside with nature. She also loves to box/kickbox. And she loves to dance, specifically pop/hip-hop dancing. As her favorite fitness quote states, “What seems impossible today will one day become your warm-up”.