06/10/2026
Do you have what it takes to be a ?
YCONS are YMCA icons. Individuals and organizations that make the Y special. They live, breathe, and embody the mission. They are long-time members, inspirational community partners, passionate staff members who go above and beyond, and anyone who loves the Greater Waterbury YMCA .
Our next YCON is no stranger to being in the social media spotlight and looking good while working out – meet Carolyn Collazo. Carolyn is one of the Greater Waterbury YMCA’s Group Fitness instructors who makes everyone sweat during Cardio Dance. Be sure to check out her class.
When asked, “What does community mean to you and how does the Y help create it?” Her reply, “Community means a judgment-free zone where people of all the colors of the rainbow can connect and exist together in harmony. The world keeps changing, so compassion and connection needs to remain strong and full of unbreakable bonds. The YMCAs are my home base, as I felt like I could be myself with no judgment and exist as a group fitness instructor to mainly showcase that I want to bring people together to just dance and have fun.”
The reason Carolyn keeps coming back to the Y is that the Y is FAMILY!
Do you know someone who should be our next YCON? The process is easy! We have three ways to nominate!
📌Stop by the bulletin board at the Y for a paper nomination form
🔗Visit https://bit.ly/WaterburyYCON
📩Email Justin Montanez, YCON Liaison, [email protected] with the name of whom you would like to nominate.
