Penelope Zuber

Mrs. Penelope Zuber most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, concluding a distinguished 42-year career. She provided strategic, financial, and operational leadership for one of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations, overseeing 13 branches, a public charter school, an overnight camp, more than 40 program sites, and services reaching more than 200,000 individuals annually. 

Her career has been marked by success aligning strategy, funding, partnerships, and accountability systems to expand youth development initiatives, strengthen organizational sustainability, and drive measurable community impact. A collaborative leader, Zuber has worked closely with elected officials, boards, community organizations, schools, healthcare systems, foundations, and business leaders to expand opportunities for children and families. 

Her community involvement includes service as a founding board member of Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida, Secretary of the Riverfront Parks Conservancy Board, mentor with the University of North Florida Community Alliance for Student Success, and President-Elect of the Jacksonville Women’s Network. 

Mrs. Zuber has been recognized throughout her career for her leadership and contributions to Jacksonville’s business and nonprofit communities. Some of her honors include:

• Ultimate CFO, Jacksonville — 2019
• Woman of Influence in Business, Jacksonville — 2009
• 40 Under 40, Jacksonville — 2002

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, cum laude, from the University of North Florida and completed Executive Presence and Influence coursework at the Wharton School.