Yolanda Young

Yolanda Young has dedicated over three decades to community outreach and engagement, with significant experience in mobilizing residents around local issues. She has held leadership roles in various community organizations, including the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council. Young transitioned from community service to a legislative role, being elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2019. In her professional capacity, she has focused on advocating for children, youth, families, and seniors, particularly in the context of economic recovery and access to quality healthcare and education. Currently, she serves on the Board of the Children’s Trust Fund and the Victims of Sexual Assault Task Force.

Yolanda Young combines a grassroots approach with an unexpected focus on urban agriculture, as seen through her work at Young Family Farm. Her legislative priorities emphasize community needs and economic recovery, yet she balances these with a surprising dedication to regional industrial interests. Young’s rhetorical style is rooted in personal experience and community engagement, often framing policy discussions through the lens of lived realities in District 22.