Cover Story

When crisis came to YWCA South Hampton Roads, the community responded in extraordinary ways. But the trust that made that response possible had been built long before the storm—through Rev. Michelle Ellis Young’s consistent leadership, dignity, relationships, and commitment to standing with people.

President Sarah Hummel’s leadership is not defined by distance, title, or visibility. It is reflected in her commitment to ensuring that the people she leads are known, supported, and never reduced to numbers within a growing organization. In “Known and Seen,” we examine how her faith, mentorship, and obedience shaped Seapointe College—and why the healthiest organizations never lose sight of their people.