CEO Roundtable | Kurtis Dawson, YMCA of Southern Arizona

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

Nook | Tucson

Tucson Young Professionals
Publisher/HostTucson Young Professionals
CEO Roundtable | Kurtis Dawson, YMCA of Southern Arizona
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Join Kurtis Dawson, President & CEO of YMCA of Southern Arizona for a masterclass about career growth & community impact.
About this Event

CEO Roundtable is TYP's monthly professional development masterclass; designed to give our members and the community the opportunity to hear from a local leader about their personal journey of career growth and community impact.

We ask our featured speaker to candidly speak for 30 - 35 minutes about their lessons and advice for professional growth and community impact.

Registration

  • TYP Members - Free (Enter your email address as the promo code to reveal your free ticket)
  • Community Members: $20

Schedule

  • 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Networking and Appetizers
  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CEO Firside Chat + Q&A

About Our Speaker

Kurtis Dawson is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Southern Arizona and has served in this role since 2017. Prior to Tucson, Kurtis spent 15 years working at the YMCA of Grays Harbor in Hoquiam, Washington, which is southwest of Seattle. Kurtis’ Y story began when he was a teenager working at the front desk. He never imagined that his part-time job at the Y would lead to his career and passion. Kurtis graduated with a business degree from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. By 2001, Kurtis had been hired to a full-time position working as the Youth and Teen Director. He served as the CEO of the YMCA of Grays Harbor from 2008 to 2016. Kurtis’ comprehensive experience has provided him with hands-on understanding of what it takes to run a successful YMCA. In 2017, Kurtis arrived in Tucson and was immediately inspired by the potential of the Y and the community that it serves. Ask Kurtis and he will openly share his ambitious plans for the YMCA, which include capital renovations to its facilities and equipment, upgrading technology and implementing performance and service-centered metrics. Additionally, Kurtis wants to expand and enhance programming to best serve Tucson’s needs and strengthen relationships between his staff, volunteers, and community members. His motivation are the people who walk through the doors of the YMCA and helping them reach their greatest potential.


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What is TYP?

Tucson Young Professionals (TYP) is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting young professionals in the Greater Tucson area. Founded during the Great Recession, TYP provides a platform for young professionals to connect, develop leadership skills, and actively contribute to Tucson's economic and social progress. We emphasize collaboration, leadership, inclusivity, and progress, aiming to ensure that diverse voices lead Tucson's development.

Learn more on our website and connect with us @tucsonyoungprofessionals on Facebook and Instagram.

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Nook, 1 E Congress St, Tucson, United States

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