Yolanda Green

Yolanda Green is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the fields of higher education, grants, and proposal development. She currently serves as the Director of Award Development & Finance at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR), where she plays a pivotal role as the contractual and financial liaison between sponsors and collaborating research organizations. With her extensive background in finance and grant management, Yolanda adeptly oversees all financial aspects, both in pre- and post-award processes, at CGIR.

Having joined CGIR in 2021, Yolanda has swiftly become an indispensable member of the leadership team. Her role involves close collaboration with senior researchers and coordinators to ensure the Center’s financial needs are met with precision and efficiency. Yolanda’s commitment to excellence and her unique ability to apply her expertise in finance and grant management has made her an integral part of the CGIR mission.

Yolanda views her work at CGIR as a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on evaluating practices and lessons learned from research on guaranteed income and addressing critical issues related to the gender and racial wealth gap. Her dedication in CGIR’s ongoing pursuit of positive societal change.