Board of Directors

Yolanda Green is a recent retiree of the State of Mississippi where she served as a Training Coordinator with Mississippi Person Centered Practices Institute (MS-PCPI) at The University of Southern Mississippi. She is currently an Outreach Coordinator with the Double Up Food Bucks USDA program in Mississippi. She is the owner of YMG Consulting.   She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the University of Southern Mississippi and her master’s in Human Service Counseling from Liberty University.

Yolanda’s area of expertise includes supporting and addressing the needs of people with mental health life experiences, aging, and intellectual/developmental disabilities; developing treatment plans; training and facilitating person centered practices and assessing and advocating for more informed health care practices.  Yolanda has helped develop, formalize, and implement a strategic plan to change the system of health care services in Mississippi.  She has trained and consulted mental health professionals, families, and advocates on the best practices in supporting a person to achieve their desired life.

Yolanda feels the ability to positively impact lives in whatever roles she serves has been the most rewarding life opportunity.  She holds National Certifications as a Person Centered Thinking Trainer, a Plan Facilitation Trainer and Ambassador for Charting the LifeCourse.  Yolanda currently serves on The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices Board as a Co-Chair.

Menorca Collazo is a dynamic and accomplished leader with over 29 years of experience driving organizational change, optimizing performance, and developing impactful programs across human services and public sector systems. She currently serves as Director of Training and Communications at Qlarant, where she leads strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and promote person-centered practices for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Throughout her career, Ms. Collazo has been recognized for her ability to design and implement innovative training and communication strategies that empower teams, improve outcomes, and foster inclusive, person-centered cultures. Her leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, quality, and continuous improvement.  She holds several professional certifications, including: Person-Centered Thinking Trainer and Mentor Trainer, Charting the LifeCourse™ Coach Trainer and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Ms. Collazo’s academic background includes a master’s degree in education, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, she proudly represents her Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage, bringing a rich cultural perspective to her work.

In addition to her professional role, Ms. Collazo serves as Co-Vice Chair of The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices, where she contributes to national efforts to advance person-centered systems and supports. Her previous roles include Area Service Director, Deputy Director, Probation Associate, Manager of Support Coordination, and Educator, reflecting a career marked by versatility, leadership, and service.

Based in Buford, Georgia, Ms. Collazo continues to be a passionate advocate for systems transformation, equity, and the empowerment of individuals and communities.

James White has worked in the Community Living sector for 40 years in several roles. Now retired from his 9 to 5 he is working with his business partners on projects. He is a board member of The Learning Community for Person Centred practices. He is also a Board member of the Restorative Community Coalition.

The Restorative Community Coalition is in the business of Re-Claiming lives. We are an action-oriented coalition advocating for restorative, economic, systemic, and social change. Since 2006 we have helped thousands of people heal in the aftermath of crisis, incarceration, and trauma in their families. As a result, our vision is to help our community build a network of support to put people to work, rather than into jail.

He is also a mentor/ support member of Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action (ESATTA), an entrepreneurial co-operative who deliver presentations on a range of topics and use their own life experiences and skills to teach others. Among the many presentations ESATTA delivers is People Planning Together, a two-day training program delivered by self advocates with a strong person-centred emphasis. “I’m a big advocate for supporting individuals to have their say,” says James. “I like to try and walk the talk, as they say.” The Cooperative is also working on a project around developing more Community inclusion in several Cities in BC.

When he’s not liaising with partners in community, you can usually find James in the great outdoors enjoying his other passions for hiking and kayaking. He recently scaled the Kokanee Glacier in BC and his previous adventures include climbing Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro with his friend Ryan.

Tammy Forcum has 26 years of experience working with people and families that experience Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, two years as a corporate Person-Centered Thinking Trainer/Mentor Trainer and has spent the last 3 years as an Independent Trainer/Consultant. She has expertise in direct practice with children and adults; people with autism, aging and behavioral health concerns. She has directed day and residential programs and care management, and evaluation in community service agencies. Tammy is currently an Associate at Helen Sanderson Associates, USA.

Tammy has been a certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer since 2001 and is a Mentor Trainer through The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices. She is also a certified Person-Centered Plan Facilitator and Person-Centered Thinking Coaches trainer. Additionally, Tammy has obtained a certification as a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador and Skill Building Coach.

Tammy earned a B.S. in Psychology from Pittsburg State University. She currently lives in Kansas with her husband, Doug, as well as his 93-year-old mother, Darlene. When not working, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, reading, hiking, boating, and trail riding.

Lauren Hauge is a Manager in Enterprise Solutions Consulting at Toast where she brings her passion for helping others to the forefront, assisting Toast’s largest hospitality customers in providing exceptional service and thriving.

Lauren completed an MBA at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Marketing with a focus on technology strategy and product management. With a deep-seated belief in the power of person-centered approaches, Lauren’s journey then led her to leverage her skills in product marketing and brand awareness to support the development of person-centered documentation software within a startup at a provider agency in Oklahoma before joining Toast. Prior to her graduate studies Lauren worked in management consulting at Root Inc., part of Accenture, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with Fortune 500 organizations, driving change management and strategy activation initiatives with a blend of expertise and empathy.

Today, Lauren’s commitment to fostering positive change continues as she proudly serves on the Board of The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices. In this role, she brings her unique blend of business experience and passion to advance the organization’s mission of promoting person-centered approaches in all facets of care and support. Lauren is deeply invested in creating environments where individuals can thrive.

Hello! My name is Shelbi Davenport. I was blessed with being told “NO” early on in my education. Doctors, counselors, and well-meaning teachers set the stage for me to overcome any obstacle in my path. Due to that simple word, I determined to be who I dreamed of being and fight to fulfill those dreams.

After many struggles and victories, I graduated from Texas A&M University. My degree is University Studies with an emphasis in Ag Leadership. I minored in Communication and Youth Development. Being awarded the first Peer-to-Peer training certification in Texas on February 5th of 2017 was one of my greatest achievements.

My passion is to change lives by teaching them to advocate for themselves and to dream big! I also desire to advocate for them and be the voice they cannot be. Envisioning a world where many more can feel safe, secure, and important keeps me striving toward my new goals.

Since graduating, my leadership skills have been used in many areas and opportunities are arising right before my eyes. My first full time employment was one of those areas. I was hired as a Program Assistant for the HOPS (Horticulture Options in Plant Sciences) Program. HOPS is a one-year certification program that allows adults with disabilities the opportunity to be trained, educated and employed in the horticulture industry.

Another major opportunity was when I debuted my very own “Shelbi Show” in early May 2022. This show is a dream of mine to be able to provide encouragement, support and hope to any and every one that faces difficulties. As it continues, I will be able to share my story, as well others. I will also be interviewing and showcasing people from all over the nation that are involved in supporting and advocating for those with lived experiences.

Jamie Dyke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked in various capacities including psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, community-based counseling, outpatient services, private practice, and residential services.  She currently is a Learning Manager with the Center of Excellence at Elevance Health, where she collaborates with LTSS Training Specialists and trains Care Coordinators on how to support individuals in a person-centered way with a focus on how social factors impact health outcomes. She is a certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer Mentor and Charting the Life Course Facilitator.

Locally, Jamie is a member of the Culpeper Town Council currently serving her third term. She has worked extensively with local non-profits and youth to foster leadership skills and has three students of her own; Jayce, 19, India, 17, and Cameron, 14.

Amber McGill is a dedicated advocate and community leader with nearly two decades of lived experience raising children with multiple, concurrent disabilities. In her professional role as the Individual & Family Support Program Facilitator with the MSA Society for Community Living, she works directly with individuals and families, ensuring their voices are heard through advocacy, mediation, and support. Amber is also the consultant for Nidus for multiple agencies, where she called to answer questions, meet with families and assist in the drafting and registering their representation agreements.

Amber is a passionate supporter of inclusive leadership and self-advocacy. She is actively involved with the Abbotsford Self-Advocate’s group, a member of the Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action Cooperative (ESATTA), and a proud supporter of the BC Leadership Network Society (BCSLAN)—Canada’s first nonprofit entirely run and governed by self-advocates.

As a parent of multiple children with concurrent disabilities, she brings invaluable lived experience and insight into the challenges and systemic barriers that families often face when navigating services and seeking appropriate supports. Her perspective is grounded in firsthand knowledge, allowing her to advocate effectively for meaningful change, accessible resources, and inclusive practices that truly meet the needs of both person-served, families, and caregivers.