Our Team

Program Director

Jarad Harris

Jarad has spent the last 20 years working with youth in many different capacities. He’s worked for organizations such as: The Boys & Girls club, The Home for Little Wanderers, Boston Public Schools, Lawrence Public Schools, NFI, and was an Americorps volunteer Teacher for the Nativity School of Worcester. His passion for youth work stems from his childhood as he was a member of his local Boys & Girls Club & YMCA, which both allowed him to feel supported, a sense of belonging, and also created countless opportunities for him to grow and to enrich his life. Jarad believes that meeting each youth where they’re at allows them to feel heard and supported, which fosters healthy relationship building and trust. He also feels like positive engagement with the youth makes them want to participate more and get involved with positive things within the community.

(978) 578-7443
harrisj@northshoreymca.org

  • Christian Harrington

    McPherson staff member

    My name is Chris Harrington and I’ve been employed by the YMCA of the Northshore for over 25 years in a variety of roles and responsibilities along with my career in the Telecommunications Industry. I have enjoyed raising my 4 teenagers on the Northshore with my wife Claudia and we have been very active in the Y Community.

    I’ve had the opportunity to work at the Myles McPherson Youth Center for the past 3 years and have enjoyed working, playing ping pong, video games and basketball with the kids and being a passionate advocate for youth development.