Yvette Young

Yvette Young serves as the Director of Economic Mobility and Financial Empowerment at the Hampton Roads Community Action Program since December 2020, where responsibilities include developing and implementing programs that align with the organization's mission and goals. Yvette has been a small business owner of Laness Gifts & More since 2009, specializing in gifting services and silk floral arrangements. Previously, Yvette held roles such as Chief Operating Officer at the Hampton Roads Community Health Center, where management of a multi-million dollar organization was key, and Vice President of Programs and Operations at the Urban League of Hampton Roads, overseeing a program budget exceeding $1.5 million. Early career experience includes a significant tenure at Bank of America, where project management for high-revenue projects was undertaken. Yvette holds a Bachelor's degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University.