Yolanda

What Emoji do you use the most?

“I don’t use any!”

If you could add a word to the dictionary, what would it be and what does it mean?

“Although it’s probably in a Dutch dictionary somewhere already – “sterkte” – it means strength in English”

If there were 25 hours in a day, how would you use your extra time?

“It would be nice to say I would sit and do nothing, but I would probably be reading or doing some kind of hand work!”

What would the title of your autobiography be?

“I Could Probably Do That Myself!”

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

I actually have two both from my mother: This too shall pass and You can do it madly or gladly, but it has to be done.

Why are you passionate about WES for Youth Online?

I am passionate about WFYO to honour my son Wes. Creating this organization was the only way I could move forward each day. It has been comforting to know that we are able to help young people with their mental health struggles and give them a safe space to connect with someone who knows how to help. It is my hope that we can continue to help the families of struggling youth along the way.