Carolyn Morris is the Chief Executive Officer of YMCA Victoria, leading one of the state’s most recognisable community organisations with a mission to inspire and empower young people and communities. With extensive senior leadership experience across the health, sport, recreation and community sectors, Carolyn has held executive roles in organisations including Netball Australia and St Vincent’s Health, driving growth, strategic transformation and stakeholder engagement. Her career reflects a deep commitment to building purpose‑driven organisations that balance commercial performance with social impact.


At YMCA Victoria, Carolyn oversees a diverse portfolio of services, from health and recreation to youth development, ensuring they remain accessible, inclusive and responsive to community needs. She is passionate about fostering cultures that empower people at all stages of their careers, enabling them to reach their potential and contribute to meaningful organisational outcomes. Combining the strategic rigour of her corporate background with the purpose-driven perspective of leading a youth organisation, Carolyn offers her perspective on harnessing generational diversity and adapting your leadership to support women across career stages.