yolanda wanakamik

yolanda joined the alumni association board in 2016 and became a part of the executive as vice president in 2018. in addition, she previously served as director in 2010/11.

yolanda has over twenty years of progressive experience within education, social services, healthcare, and private sectors dedicated to integrating structure, policy, and programs that most effectively influence a strategic community vision while maintaining strong relations. as a lifelong learner, yolanda champions the values of multi-sector engagement, mobilizing ideas, skills, and passion of like-minded community organizations, government, and people.

since graduation, yolanda has held positions with the northern ontario school of medicine university, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , dilico anishinabek family care, and whitesand first nation.  yolanda continues to dedicate her personal and professional life to the advancement of education, health, and well-being and has volunteered extensively with school boards, community committees, charities, and organizations.

more recently, yolanda has taken a leadership role with the ontario native women’s association as the director of community development focusing on indigenous women and leadership.  she works with a dynamic group of women who are building their community and heartwork together.

yolanda is a wife and mother who can be found spending time with friends and family, running, cycling, reading, and generally spending time outdoors. yolanda has a special affinity for storytelling and learning with and from others through their story.