San Luis Potosí, Mexico

President, Colectivo Unido por la Salud Mental (CUSAME)

Yolanda is a committed caregiver who collaborates with a team of psychologists to educate fellow caregivers on mental health. She is dedicated to raising awareness and informing society about this issue by creating an inclusive, egalitarian, and stigma-free environment characterized by empathy and tolerance towards mental illness. A retired teacher, Yolanda has undergone training from the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) organization.

Rise Up Cohort: San Luis Potosí, Mexico 2024