Charitie Bruning
Youth Development Expert | YMCA Program Strategist | Non-profit Consultant | Transforming Organizations through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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While we are gearing up for an exciting summer here at YMCA Camp Bernie and training some of the coolest staff, Yesterday I had the exciting opportunity to work with the Greater Somerset County YMCA at the Hillsboro branch. I delivered a keynote speech to their Day Camp Staff and Leadership with the theme “All In” I also had the opportunity to work with their staff facilitating activities through a DEIB lens. For such a high-capacity time of year, I really have such a cool job!
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Wayne Holmes
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Thank you for your time and dedication Charitie Bruning your keynote was the perfect opening to our Day of Camps staff training.
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