Jill DeVries is passionate about empowering women and has a big heart for children. Jill grew up in Glyndon, MN, and is a North Dakota State University graduate. Before joining YWCA in August of 2022, DeVries spent 23 years at Valley City State University, the last five as director of athletics for VCSU, overseeing all aspects of the athletic department. While at VCSU, she coached women's basketball and softball and taught in the Department of Kinesiology and Human Performance.