A leader of action and vision towards positive change, Yvette's impact on her community is profound and multifaceted. For over 17 years, she has tirelessly worked towards positive change and social justice. Through her advocacy and commitment, she has advanced causes such as youth leadership, education, healthcare equality, crime prevention and anti-racism, significantly improving human conditions. Her involvement in public office candidacy demonstrates her dedication to enacting change at the policy level.

Furthermore, Yvette's media appearances shed light on critical issues, such as the impact of armed conflict on women's lives and the ongoing violations of women's rights, both locally in Canada and internationally in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the founder of the Orléans Multicultural Festival and various organizations like JCI Ottawa, Fédération Femmes Enfants Avenir Monde (FFEAM), and producer/host of Identité Cultur’Elles, she has fostered inclusivity, empowerment, celebration and cultural understanding within her community.

Yvette's leadership roles extend to numerous boards and associations, including Counselling and Family Service Ottawa, Collège La Cité, the Montfort Hospital, the Communauté Congolaise du Canada Ottawa-Gatineau (CCC-OG), the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO), and Éditions L’Interligne, among others. Through her involvement, she has helped shape the direction of key organizations, contributing to the betterment of society.

Overall, Yvette's dedication to community building, advocacy, and empowerment has left an enduring legacy of positive change and inclusivity in her community, embodying the principles of 'Ubuntu' and inspiring others to make a difference.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Yvette has received numerous awards, including the Ottawa Distinguished Women Award, the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women – Women Leaders award, and a Diamond Award from Regroupement Affaires Femmes. As an Ambassador of the Ottawa Welcome Week (WOW 2015) and Club Richelieu-Vanier’s Newcomer of the Year laureate, she continues to advocate for the inclusion and integration of newcomers into the community.

Her academic background includes studies in foreign literature, languages and civilizations at the Université de la Sorbonne Paris IV, as well as a degree in public relations from the École Internationale Tunon Paris VIII.

As a public servant Yvette is committed to the development of talents, opportunities, and the delivery of services to all Canadians especially the underserved communities.

Yvette lives in Orléans in Canada with her spouse and daughters.