Campus Y at WashU

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1 Brookings Dr, Umrath Hall, East Entrance, Lower Level​St. , St. Louis
MO 63130

Office Hours (hours vary by program)

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
Office Hours (hours vary by program)
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun Closed

 

Welcome to Campus Y at WashU!

At Campus Y, we empower student leaders to transform their passions into meaningful community engagement.

Serving the WashU community in St. Louis since 1911, the organization offers 23 student-led community engagement programs. More than 400 students participate in our programs each year, providing much-needed services throughout the community.

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LEADING

through mentorship and hands-on experience, students build skills in organization, teamwork, and advocacy, preparing them for leadership.

SERVING

through student-led programs addressing community needs, fostering volunteerism, connection, and empathy through partnerships with local organizations.

ENGAGING

with students and residents, strengthening campus life and community ties through meaningful initiatives and lasting relationships.

By the Numbers

In 2024, Campus Y had...

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Connect With Us

For more information about our programs, leadership opportunities, community partnerships, and how to get involved, email our staff team!

General Contact

For more information about programs:
campusy.wustl@gwrymca.org

To learn about leadership opportunities:
campusyexec@gwrymca.org

Leadership Staff

Laura Lytle
Executive Director
laura.lytle@gwrymca.org

Amber Thomas
Director of Program Administration
amber.thomas@gwrymca.org

Sydney Barnason
Director of Outreach & Specialty Programs
sydney.barnason@gwrymca.org

Matt Thompson
District Vice President
matt.thompson@gwrymca.org

Student Executive Team ('24-'25)

Kate Choi
Student Director
director.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The student director is the "Face of the Campus Y" and serves as the liaison between Campus Y, other student groups, and the university. The Student Director also supports programs that are struggling or challenged. The Student Director leads the exec team in their weekly meetings and runs the Student Board, comprised of the Program Chairs.
Reach out to the Student Director with questions and ideas for new programs! Or questions about Casual Conversations.

Fareeha Siddique
Finance Director
finance.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The finance director is responsible for overseeing the financial resources at the Y provided through SU funding. The finance director manages program supply purchases, and supports Program Leaders in acquiring transportation.
Reach out to the Finance Director for questions and guidance on transportation and purchasing logistics.

Julia Gamache
Philanthropy Director
giving.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The philanthropy director is responsible for all Campus Y fundraising. The philanthropy director works with Program Leaders to provide several fundraisers throughout the school year, and works with Staff, PLs, and volunteers to raise funds for the Campus Y's Annual Campaign.
Reach out to the Philanthropy Director with ideas and questions about Campus Y Fundraising.

Änneliese Siedman
Membership Director
members.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The membership director is responsible for creating community and connecting within the Campus Y. They provide PLs and volunteers with opportunities to bond. The membership director is also responsible for major communication to PLs and volunteers through the "Weekl-Y" - Campus Y's newsletter.
Reach out to the Membership Director with stories and photos of programming, and share ideas and questions about upcoming bonding events.

Alex Zhang
Outreach Director
outreach.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The outreach director is responsible for introducing students to the Campus Y, supporting PLs in volunteer recruitment, and working with the Membership and Student Director to create and foster relationships with other student groups.
Reach out to the Outreach Director with questions about partnering with other student groups or support with volunteer recruitment and retention.

Ayana Alston
Leadership Director
leadership.campusy@gwrymca.org 
The leadership director is responsible for providing PLs with exceptional professional development opportunities throughout the year by planning, with all of the exec team's help, the General Body Meetings (GBMs) and Retreats.
Reach out to the Leadership Director with any ideas or questions about upcoming GBMs, and share resources and contact information for leadership development opportunities and trainings.

Student Leaders & Volunteers

At Campus Y, every student plays a role in making our programs thrive. From serving as a volunteer to stepping into leadership positions, students bring energy, passion, and creativity to every initiative.

Student Leadership: The Executive Council serves as the primary programming and policy-making body for the Campus Y. Other leadership responsibilities are carried out by the Program Leaders and Program Chairs. Program Chairs recruit and manage Program Leaders. Program Leaders recruit and manage volunteers for the programs offered each academic year.

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Volunteers: Campus Y Student Members are volunteers from all classes and all areas of study at Washington University. They represent some of the most caring and committed leaders across a broad spectrum of interests among our student body. Each member enjoys the satisfaction of seeing the impact of their program, as well as the experience of making significant advances in their own development as a leader.

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Campus Y: In the News 🗞️

Kate Choi, Impacting the St. Louis Community Through Work at the Campus Y

Check out this great piece highlighting the Kate Choi in how she made a difference as an America Reads tutor through the Campus Y. From piloting a new phonics curriculum at local libraries to helping expand literacy programs into schools, Kate has played a key role in boosting reading skills for local youth.

Einstein Explorers at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

WashU Campus Y volunteers bring science to life for patients, including gooey oobleck and hands-on experiments that let kids just be kids. Over the past year, the team expanded its reach to four hospital sites and began serving younger students in three elementary schools, making science more accessible and fun for our community.

🍂 Fall 2025 Events 🍂

Safe Trick or Treat

📆 Friday, October 18th
📍 WashU

Holly Jolly Holiday Breakfast

📆 TBD
📍 Bayer YMCA

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Support the Campus Y

Our Annual Campaign provides financial assistance and subsidies to ensure all who wish to participate can, regardless of their financial situation. Growing our Annual Campaign will ensure that we scale and expand our programs into our most vulnerable communities. To ensure we are deepening our impact, we will innovate our programming to meet community needs.

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Campus Y Impact Stories