In the C-Suite with Fred Castrovinci (Episode 106)
On the latest episode of In the C-Suite, Fred Castrovinci sits down with Alisa Vural, Chief Financial Officer of YMCA of the USA.
Alisa helps lead one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, supporting millions of members across 2,600 YMCA locations nationwide. Before stepping into her national role, Alisa spent 18 years as CFO of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, the largest YMCA association in New Jersey, helping guide the organization through growth, transformation, and change.
In this episode, Fred and Alisa discuss:
- Leading with purpose at a national scale
- Navigating growth and transformation
- The leadership lessons that shaped her career
- Balancing financial strategy with mission-driven impact
About the Author
Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.

