About the Authors
Susan & Ann have worked joyfully together since 1999 when they co-hosted a national environmental conference. Since 2002, they have been leading workshops, developing curriculum, coaching organizations, and following their passion to author books . . . in their spare time! After best-seller Great Group Games, Ready to Go Service Projects, Building Character from the Start, and Great Group Games for Kids, they are thrilled to announce their 5th book: Get Things Going.
The authors are nationally recognized trainers and program consultants in the youth and community development field. As co-founders of the Center for Asset Development, they have coached and trained numerous youth-serving agencies and schools on developing and empowering youth leaders, team building, service learning, program strategies, and youth development best practices.
Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor YMCA CAD Founders
Susan Ragsdale directs the on-going activities at the Center for Asset Development. She has directed middle Tennessee and national youth development initiatives at the YMCA since 1992. Two of her favorite all-time career highlights were her years helping coach the “Bulldawgs,” an inner-city sports team, and her time as a regional director for a youth environmental service-learning program.
Ann Saylor has been teaching and writing in the youth and community development field since 1993. Before co-founding the Center for Asset Development, Ann enjoyed directing service-learning programs and empowering youth with the Points of Light Institute, Volunteer Tennessee, 4-H, and Harpeth Hall School.
