Meet The Team
YMCA Portadown have a dedicated staff team who work tirelessly to provide the best service and youth provision possible.
Andrew McCreery
Part-Time General Secretary / CEO
Andrew is new to the role at YMCA Portadown, but is no stranger to the team there through his work in the sector. He enjoys a decent coffee and a few sweet treats to get him through the day.
He is most at home when pushing through a good to-do list or completing a funding application, but also enjoys getting the sleeves rolled up to help support a session or even a bit of DIY.
He says "I am fortunate to have a fantastic staff team who are involved in the face-to-face delivery to the community, therefore, in my management role, I am there to support the staff team while also ensuring we develop the skills and bring in the resources to fund our work"
Nicole Rutherford
Youth Worker
Nicole loves having the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young people; from making crafts to helping them with life's tough decisions.
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Find Nicole on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights at JNR & SNR Drop In. This season Nicole is also leading our International Go Global Programme
Josh Robinson
Youth Worker
Josh has only been around for just over six months but is already part of the furniture. He loves being able play football and fun games in the sports hall.
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Josh is obsessed with Vikings, loves music and munching on pizza.
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Find Josh on a Friday night
Megan Turkington
Youth Worker E2T
Megan joined us in April 2021 and moved into the E2T project in 2024! She loves getting to build positive relationships with young people and having fun competing over a board game.
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Megan loves a good cuppa tea, her dog Buster and the north coast, she has also developed a reputation for producing amazing sweet treats for her colleagues and young people.
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Find Megan across the E2T Programmes and at Friday Nights SNR Drop In.
Kathy Davison
Housekeeper / Youth Worker
I love to multi task! During the week you will see me in the centre ensuring it is clean and tidy for our sessions. You will also see me in sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday. I am dedicated to empowering young people to achieve their full potential and grow with confidence. When not focused on work my time is spent with family. I love a concert and exploring new places on holiday.
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Find Kathy most mornings in the YM and also on a Tuesday night and Thursday Afternoon at JNR Youth Club
Gillaine Davis
Administration & Finance / Youth Worker
Gillaine does all the hard work behind the scenes to keep the centre running. Gillaine had previously attended the YMCA as a young person
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Gillaine loves a Tim Hortons coffee and having a laugh in the office with the team
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Amy-Lou Abraham
Youth Worker
Amy-Lou has progressed from being a young person, volunteer, intern and is now a part of the staff team. When she isn’t at The Belfast Giants, she is usually not to far away from the YM, accompanied by Woody (Assistance Dog).
You are most likely to catch Amy-Lou on a Wednesday, Thursday (afternoon) or Friday evening.
Graeme Lennon
Youth Worker E2T Programme
Graeme joined the team in September 2019 and quickly became part of the furniture. Graeme aspires to be a role model in the community.
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Graeme enjoys a large latte and describes himself as loyal, lucky and sincere. He is often found having deep and meaningful conversations with young people, when they matter most
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Find Graeme across the E2T Programmes and on a Thursday night Snr youth club.
Sarah Causby
School's based Youth Worker
This isn’t Sarah’s first rodeo, she has been a friend of the YM for quite some time now. You will always see her with a can of Coke Zero in hand. Sarah is a massive fan of informal education and loves her job.
Sarah currently delivers our school's based, life skills programme in partnership with Millington Primary and Killicomaine Junior High School
Kieran Livingstone
Youth Worker
Gillaine Davis
Administration & Finance / Youth Worker
Gillaine does all the hard work behind the scenes to keep the centre running. Gillaine had previously attended the YMCA as a young person
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Gillaine loves a Tim Hortons coffee and having a laugh in the office with the team
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