​A former television and radio host, a speaker, a transitional life coach, and a soon-to-be-published book author.

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Yolanda founded and co-led the first women's post-abortion support group at The Church On The Way in Van Nuys.

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Responding to women's need for experimental knowledge of God, she created Beauty for Ashes (BFA), a healing retreat for women and couples using art therapy tools, small groups, and journaling.

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With 20 years of experience in women's leadership ministry, Yolanda has a passion to facilitate Beauty for Ashes retreats for couples, and women leaders in the Northwest.

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Her current project is polishing her memoir, Prodigal Daughter RISING, an open letter to future generations of young women.

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Yolanda lives in Albany, Oregon with her husband of 45 years and their beloved rescue cat, Stretch, a Maine Coon mix who weighs 20 lbs.