
VP of People & Culture | Leadership Through Service | Advancing People Strategy & Organizational Excellence
Yvonne is passionate and experienced in Talent Management and is currently working at Elm City Communities, a public housing agency that provides affordable housing and supportive services to low-income families in New Haven, Connecticut. With over five years of leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the education sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to her current role, where she develops and implements equitable strategies for acquiring, retaining, and developing top talent and promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging. Prior to joining Elm City Communities, Yvonne was the Supervisor of Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement at Stratford Board of Education, where she oversaw the planning and execution of the district's diversity and inclusion plan and policies related to DEI in student achievement, staff development, and community engagement. During her tenure, she increased the applications of BIPOC employees by over 30%, updated and presented the MTR-Diversity & Inclusion Plan and Policy, and secured grant funds to sponsor staff affinity groups. Yvonne holds a BA from Southern Connecticut State University, an MS in Human Resources Management from Sacred Heart University, and DEI certifications from Cornell University and the University of South Florida. She is also the recipient of the Prudence Crandall Education Award from the Greater Bridgeport NAACP.
sacredheart.edu
New York City Metropolitan Area
Vice President of People and Culture
Elm City Communities
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• Full-time
Nov 2025 - Present
Director of Talent Management
Elm City Communities
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• Full-time
Mar 2024 - Nov 2025
Small Business Owner
CJR EduCare Solutions
• Freelance
Jun 2024 - Present
Connecticut, United States
Supervisor of Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement (DEI Leadership)
Stratford Board of Education
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• Full-time
Dec 2021 - Mar 2024
Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Student Career Development Manager
Stratford Board of Education
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021