YWCA Metro St. Louis names Merry Duan as CFO

YWCA Metro St. Louis has appointed Merry Duan, DBA, as chief financial officer.
In her new role, she will help define the organization’s financial direction and ensure fiscal
alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and organizational priorities, according to
Cheryl Walker, YWCA president and CEO.
Duan joins the YWCA executive staff after serving as executive director of finance and financial
reporting at St. Louis Community College. There, she led district-wide financial operations,
including budget development, cost-benefit analysis, third-party lease agreements, and external
reporting.