Barbie Jefferson serves as executive vice president and COO/CFO for the YMCA of Greenville, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit experience to the role. She has been instrumental in driving financial stability and a positive staff culture as well as membership growth, program development, and community relations for an organization that serves more than 85,000 people each year. Jefferson also serves as Treasurer of the Greenville Professional Women's Forum. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Dennis, and sons Luke and Grayson, and attending concerts.
I've been fortunate to learn from a few leaders who modeled both high expectations and genuine care for people. The most impactful mentors challenged me to think strategically while staying grounded in purpose. They taught me that how you lead matters just as much as what you accomplish.
I would have trusted my instincts earlier in my career. Experience has taught me that good judgment, combined with data, is powerful. My confidence has grown over time, and I've learned that acting decisively, while remaining open to learning and hearing other ideas, is far more effective than overanalyzing.
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