Advocacy is centered at the heart of every Philanthropist. Echoing that notion at its finest; is the diversified professional, Dr. Yolanda Jerry.
Dr. Yolanda Jerry is a 5x Best-Selling Author, speaker, business guru, and CEO and Founder of YJ Empowerment Solutions LLC and YJ Inspires, a multidisciplinary advocacy program, invented to help clients push beyond their past traumas, and elevate to the next level, both personally and professionally. Affectionately known as the “Empowerment Advocate”, Dr. Jerry is reputed for her innate ability to exhort multi-generational audiences through her powerful and relatable messages; as she passionately advocates for truth, healing, resiliency, and personal growth. Yolanda delivers an awe-inspiring proponent perspective against domestic violence, youth bullying, and sexual assault. Through the vernacular of a survivor, she impacts many; inspiring them to create the best version of themselves; despite tragedy, and to become intentional, in the pursuit of their life’s purpose and goals.
Yolanda’s mantra is simple: Accept the past. Focus on the now. Impact the future.
Adding to her philanthropic capacity, Dr. Yolanda Jerry is also a retired Air Force veteran and Co-Founder of Bridging The Gap Transitional Age Youth Program. As a highly respected member of both local and national community, Yolanda has been featured and headlined in well-respected publications, such as: the Huffington Post, Sheen Magazine, Glambitious Magazine, Courageous Woman Magazine, MizCEO Entrepreneurial Magazine, Gulf Coast Woman Magazine, Success Women’s Magazine, VIP Global Magazine and many more; all highlighting the remarkable impression Yolanda has left on an everchanging world. One of Yolanda’s most celebrated features was an article she wrote called “The Day I Decided to Leave”. A compelling survivor’s testament so impressive, it was chosen by highly respected, serial producer and screen writer, Shonda Rhimes, to be displayed in her online storytelling periodical column, “Shondaland” in 2020.
Dr. Jerry is also recognized as both, a highly decorated professional and nonprofit organizer, receiving numerous awards and recognition, for her contributions to charity, business, military service, and community. She is the proud recipient of the Humanitarian Service Award: Trinity International University of Ambassadors (June 2018), the Rising Star Award: Mississippi Gulf Coast Black Owned Businesses (Feb 2019), “You Are Beautiful” Survivor Award & State of Connecticut Official Citation (sep2019), One Coast Community Leader Award Finalist: Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce (Jan2020), Top 50 Black Women in Business in Mississippi: Black Women’s Business Expo (Jan2020), Volunteer of the Year and Top Influencer Award: Success Women’s Conference (Oct2020), and many more. Yolanda currently holds chair on over 14 well respected community organizations, attesting candidly, to the force she is in the arenas of business and servant leadership.
When Dr. Yolanda Jerry is not out advocating for those in need. She is a loving partner, mother, and friend.
Dr. Yolanda Jerry. Leader. Energizer. Advocate.
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