Yesterday 28 June 2026, I had the honor of speaking at the YMCA National Planning Forum in Alwaye, Kerala. We tackled a big topic: how Artificial Intelligence fits into a historic service organization.
I kept the tech jargon out of it. We focused purely on how AI can serve as a practical everyday assistant for YMCA Secretaries and staff. Think about the hours spent drafting funding proposals, writing reports, or organizing data. When AI takes over those repetitive tasks, it gives our teams something invaluable. It gives them time.
That means more time for what actually matters. More time for mentoring youth, connecting with the community, and doing the hands on work that changes lives.
Technology is amazing for efficiency, but it has zero capacity for empathy or compassion. It can handle the paperwork, but only humans can do the people work. By embracing these modern tools responsibly, the YMCA is perfectly equipped to continue its core mission for the next generation.
