MESQUITE, TX, March 12, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brenda C. Yoder, PhD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With many years of experience to her credit, Brenda Carol Yoder, PhD, excelled as a financial and child specialist for the Office of Head Start with the Administration for Children and Families with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1999 to 2019. Additionally, she has been active with the U.S. Department of Defense while helping to provide temporary assistance to low income families. Likewise, Dr. Yoder has been distinguished as a published poet by the International Poets Society.
Before embarking on her professional path, Dr. Yoder pursued a formal education, earning a Bachelor of Science in financial management. She continued her academic efforts with a Master of Science in financial management. In 2002, Dr. Yoder concluded her studies with a Doctor of Psychology at Ashford University.
Beyond her primary responsibilities in the field, Dr. Yoder has participated in numerous endeavors within her professional circles. She contributed to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as an EEOC Counselor and EEOC Workshop Leader for training programs throughout several states. Moreover, she has found much success in her civic work as well, having made an impact on her community as a church youth counselor and a volunteer teacher for adult literacy programs throughout the prison system and local communities in Texas. Dr. Yoder has been also affiliated with various organizations in relation to her areas of expertise, including the AARP and the National Association of Active and Retired Employees.
In light of her exceptional undertakings, Dr. Yoder has accrued several accolades throughout her impressive career. Having received a National Recognition in Washington, DC, as a published writer and poet she was also presented with an Outstanding Poet Award from the International Poets Society. Furthermore, Dr. Yoder was bestowed with an Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for Adult Literacy in Dallas and Mesquite, on two occasions.
Attributing her success to her outgoing and honest nature, Dr. Yoder fondly recalls the good that she was able to accomplish through her workshops with Head Start and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which she organized throughout eleven states and various programs. She is particularly proud of being able to help pregnant mothers and school staff members, many of whom were underpaid and overworked, continue their education with financial support from the federal government. Over the course of her career with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Yoder was responsible for handling hundreds of millions of dollars in grant money to ensure it was being put to good use for those in need.
Dr. Yoder was initially drawn to her chosen profession as a result of her upbringing, as her father died while she was very young and her single mother and her extended family supported them throughout their formative years. She was further encouraged by the opportunity to encourage high school students to remain in the school system, advocating for their future success and helping to attain scholarships. Looking toward the future, Dr. Yoder hopes to conduct more volunteer work within her community, as she remains passionate about collaborating with others.
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