She is also a professional voice-over artist. Yvonne is co-founder of the Monday Night Jazz Jam, one of the longest running music events in Central Florida that showcases prominent international and local musicians that benefit underprivileged youth.

Yvonne was appointed by the Supreme Court of Florida to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners where she actively serves as an emeritus member. She also serves on the board of Freedom Ride Inc. and volunteers her time to the Salvation Army, Coalition for the Homeless, Central Florida Black Journalists and a number of other service organizations.  She previously served on the Board of Directors for the United Way, BankFirst, the Central Florida Urban League, Prevent Blindness Florida and many others.  Yvonne has received recognition and numerous awards for her business acumen and contributions to the community.

Yvonne has a passion for our mission, vision and values.  Prior to the OneBlood merger she served on the Florida Blood Services Board of Directors and the Central Florida Board of Reference.

Yvonne earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University with many honors and also graduated from the University of Florida School of Banking.  She is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and an avid Steeler football fan.