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title: Workplace Well-Being Experts | YMCA WorkWell
description: YMCA WorkWell is a team of researchers and coaches helping Canadian nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations build healthier, more engaged workplaces.
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# Community Well-Being

# 200 Years in the Making

For nearly 200 years, the YMCA has supported community well-being - proudly supporting people across the entire lifespan from infants carried through the doors of our child care centres to seniors walking through the door of our fitness facilities.

YMCA WorkWell was founded on one key premise: If adults spend 90,000 of their waking hours at work, then we can't support community well-being without supporting well-being at work, too.

![An image of the old West End YMCA](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hubfs/Old%20Y%20Teal.webp "An image of the old West End YMCA")

### We exist to *make an impact* in our workplaces and our communities.

### It's great to meet you!

We're a small, but mighty team of psychologists, researchers, certified coaches, and advisors combining our skills and passions to make your workplace better.

![Headshot of Dave Whiteside, Ph.D, Director of Insights](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dave%20Headshot%20.jpeg?width=1457&height=1502&name=Dave%20Headshot%20.jpeg)

#### Dave Whiteside, Ph.D

Director  
of Insights

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitesidedave/>

![Headshot of Kate Toth, Ph.D, Director of Coaching and Partner Success](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kate%20Toth%20headshot-1.jpg?width=1000&height=990&name=Kate%20Toth%20headshot-1.jpg)

#### Kate Toth, Ph.D

Director of Coaching  
& Partner Success

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-toth-workwell/>

![Headshot of Tessa Neilson, Ph.D, Insights &amp; Solutions Partner](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tessa%20headshot-1_WW-1.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Tessa%20headshot-1_WW-1.jpg)

#### Tessa Neilson, Ph.D

Insights & Solutions  
Partner

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-neilson-workwell/>

![Headshot of Samantha Green, Operations Coordinator](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC3285.jpeg?width=1104&height=1104&name=_DSC3285.jpeg)

#### Samantha Green

Operations Coordinator  
 (On Maternity Leave)

### Our Mission

To partner with purpose-driven leaders to build healthy, thriving workplaces across North America - one organization at a time.

### Our Vision

To build a future for our communities where healthy work is the norm, not the exception. For *everyone*.

### Our Values

 Intentionality  
 Authenticity  
 Care and Connection  
 Curiosity  
 Data-driven Decisions

### Healthier Teams Healthier Communities

When you invest in your team with [YMCA WorkWell](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/), you also invest in communities. Our proceeds are re-invested back into  YMCA community programs such as:

Free health management programs for Canadians living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, Parkinson's and dementia.

 Free youth programming for newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+ and racially diverse youth.

 Free family services and supports for new parents and caregivers.

*We know our competitors can't say the same.*

[Learn More About Our Y](https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/)

![Healthy community members accessing YMCA programs](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hubfs/2025/Group-DD.png)

![96% of partners agree that WorkWell has had a positive impact on their organization](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide1.jpeg?width=2000&height=334&name=Slide1.jpeg "96% of partners agree that WorkWell has had a positive impact on their organization")

### Your trusted well-being partner.

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![Mike Ennis, CEO of the YMCA of Three Rivers](https://www.ymcaworkwell.com/hubfs/Presentation1.png)

### "People are at the heart of our strategic plan, and WorkWell is instrumental in ensuring we can effectively support both our staff *and* our participants."

We use WorkWell at our own Y and I deeply appreciate the data, support, and remarkable impact that the WorkWell team provides to make our YMCA better. Their efforts make a significant difference in helping us achieve our mission and enhance the overall experience for everyone involved. WorkWell helps our Y meet people where they are, and that is how our Y is able to boost our impact.

*Mike Ennis, CEO  
YMCA of Three Rivers*

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### A Proud Part of the YMCA of Three Rivers

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