Yolanda Chatwood is a recent doctoral graduate of the Music Education program at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Her areas of expertise are in music education, social-emotional learning, students with exceptionalities and cognitive learning. Yolanda has also had over 20 years of nonprofit experience and is an international officer of one of her philanthropic organizations, the Pythian Sisters. She dedicates her time to finding solutions in communities to help children and adults find their passions and thrive in their goals. Yolanda is currently serving a full year term as an AmeriCorps Vista with Kids At Their Best in Fort Morgan, CO as the designer of the C4 Academy College and Career Preparation Program.