Jamal Riley

Minneapolis, Minnesota native, Jamal Riley, a follower of Jesus Christ, husband, father, and community leader. 19 years of marriage to his lovely bride Sabrina Riley and they have 5 beautiful children.

Formal education includes a Chaplain Certificate from Assemblies of God, Global Universities – Graduate School of Theology, Master of Education in Sports Management and a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Administration from the University of Minnesota.  During his professional career, he has worked for several community-oriented organizations including Minnetonka Public School System, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, the University of Minnesota, the City of New Brighton, the YMCA of the North (MN), the Gateway Region YMCA (MO) and currently the YMCA of Greater Richmond.

Mr. Riley’s professional career includes VA General Council Assemblies of God, local credentials, the “Organizational Leader” status from the YMCA of the USA, graduated from the Multi-Cultural Executive Development Institute of the YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Greater Richmond Executive Champion for the African American Resource Group, Co-Chair of the Equity Leadership Team, Diversity, Inclusion & Global Work Awardee, and was recognized with a proclamation from past Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak for his work in the community of North Minneapolis “Jamal Riley Day”. 

His volunteer experience includes various church roles; Youth Programs Coordinator, Sunday School Teacher, Men’s Retreat Coordinator, Adult Support Group, Small Group leader, Greeter and youth mentoring. 

“Community involvement has always been a part of my life, even as a child I was engaged with the development of community and I will continue to give back to young people and their families as it was given to me and my family”.