Our New Board President & Donor Spotlight: Anthony Walters
Walters serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Under his leadership, hundreds of volunteers have contributed more than 250,000 hours of service to community causes beyond the walls of local YMCA branches. Among his most rewarding accomplishments in this role is the organization’s growth through mergers with the YMCA of Portsmouth and the YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County.
Before joining the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, Walters served with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and, earlier in his career, taught high school English with Durham Public Schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University. Walters is deeply engaged in the community. He serves on the TowneBank Leadership Alliance Board and was a member of Virginia Wesleyan University’s President’s Council and President of the Norfolk Alumni Chapter of the Save Our Youth Foundation. He is also a graduate of the Civic Leadership Institute (Class of 2020) and a proud member of the Norfolk Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
What excites you about this new role?
The opportunity to continue in servant leadership to my alma mater and bring other leaders together to support students in accomplishing their goals of academic achievement.
What’s one thing you love about NSU?
I love many things about NSU, but above all, it’s our collective enthusiasm for helping fellow Spartans. Spartans supporting Spartans demonstrates that we truly understand one another’s unique story and journey.
What inspires you to give?
I am inspired by the idea of letting students know that someone sees greatness in them. I hope my financial support serves as an investment in their pursuits and potential, showing them that those who came before them want to make their journey a little brighter.
What you would say to someone considering their first gift?
The Foundation will receive your gift with deep gratitude, treat it with great responsibility, and steward your resources with the highest integrity. We take giving seriously and will ensure your support makes a direct, meaningful impact on our students.