About

Rick and Susan Goings, Co-Founders, World Federation of Youth Clubs

Our Story

The World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC) was formally created in 2019 by co-founders Rick and Susan Goings.

Through their global travels and work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Rick as Chairman & CEO of Tupperware Brands Corporation, they observed firsthand and experienced countless stories of the need of children and teens. Rick and Susan created international youth clubs in Mexico and South Africa, ultimately founding WFYC, to meet the growing demand from other countries wanting technical and relevant expertise.

We exist to support those who are doing the important work of caring for the well-being of our young people who may not have the resources at their disposal to champion their cause.

We put our resources and expertise behind those youth organizations to ensure greater success and impact across more communities in order to reach more young lives.

In 2019, World Federation of Youth Clubs branched off from the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) to offer youth development services to organizations globally. BGCA, now a Collaborator for Good with WFYC, originally reached beyond their area of service and served as consultants and trainers for youth service organizations in other countries. As this need became increasingly more prominent—World Federation of Youth Clubs was officially formed.  It is our mission to offer our expertise to youth organizations globally. WFYC, together with a host of partners, has taken on this task to provide personalized, intentional services that ensure youth feel supported and connected all around the world.

May 2019 WFYC launch planning meeting”

BOARD MEMBERS
AND LEADERSHIP

Our team of knowledgeable and passionate professionals are dedicated to serving youth organizations all around the globe to secure the resources and support they need to succeed.   

BOARD MEMBERS 

Rick Goings

Rick Goings

Chairman and Co-Founder

Susan Goings

Susan Goings

Co-Founder

Elinor Steele

Elinor Steele

Secretary

David Beach

David Beach

Treasurer

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Board Member

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Simon Hemus

Simon Hemus

Board Member

Kyle Maryanski

Kyle Maryanski

Board Member

Ian Solomon

Ian Solomon

Board Member

Patrick Yoh

Patrick Yoh

Board Member

Mona Dixon

Mona Dixon

Member, WFYC Council

Marc Jacobson

Marc Jacobson

Member, WFYC Council

Rob Parker

Rob Parker

Member, WFYC Council

Wim Selders

Wim Selders

Member, WFYC Council

Roxanne Spillett

Roxanne Spillett

In Memoriam
1949 – 2022

Staff Leadership

Kirk Dominick

Kirk Dominick

President & CEO

Abby Lemay

Abby Lemay

Vice President of Global Impact Initiatives

Tony Galvao

Tony Galvao

Program Operations Coordinator

Daniel DeCosmo

Daniel DeCosmo

Data & Operations Assistant

Glenn Permuy

Glenn Permuy

Senior Executive for Enhancement and Innovation

Jose Cruz

Jose Cruz

Mission Advancement Advisor

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Tim Richardson

Tim Richardson

Mission Advancement Advisor