Yolanda Y. Armstrong, MSSA, LSW, is president and chief executive officer of BumbleBee Productions, L.L.C. located in in Cleveland, Ohio.  She oversees the day-to-day operations that consist of impactful services such as Event Planning and Management, Program Evaluations, Training and Development, and Consulting Services. She has spent over thirty-three years in the social services and public administration fields strengthening her expertise in meeting the needs of nonprofit and for profit sectors.  She has led many programs and implemented services in the area of juvenile justice, mental health and substance abuse, fund-raising and development, strategic planning,  financial management, and led initiatives that focus on reducing the infant mortality rate among minority women, food insecurity and other emergency assistance, and workforce development, just to name a few.

Yolanda's professional journey is a testament to her dedication and commitment to social work. With a rich history of service, she has held various leadership positions at OhioGuidestone, formerly known as Berea Children's Home and Family Services, for 21 years. Her tenure as President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland and President and CEO of Phillis Wheatley Association, and Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc. further solidified her expertise in the field of Non-Profit Leadership.

She has received various awards in her 34 years in the social services field. The Making A Diff Award by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jiff (2024), The Champion of Central Award (2021), Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village Hero of Faith Award (2018), The Women of Color Foundation Star Award (2017), Omega Psi Phi Zeta Omega Chapter Community Leader Award (2017), Non-Profit Executive of the Year Pillar Award from SMART Business Magazine and Medical Mutual and The Centennial Alumni Award from The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University.

Ms. Armstrong is not just a leader, but also a proud member of various organizations. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Vice President of the Ohio Chapter Association of Black Social Workers, and a part of the esteemed Leadership Cleveland Class of 2024-The Best Class Ever! Her service on various Boards, including S.H.I.N.E., Greater Cleveland Drug Court, and The Women of Color Foundation, reflects her commitment to uplifting women and supporting the community.

Ms. Armstrong's academic background is a testament to her commitment to continuous learning. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Ohio University and a master’s from The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Her recent achievement includes an Executive Certification in Public Administration, which she pursued while concurrently working on her Doctorate in Public Administration at Liberty University.

Yolanda's personal life is as fulfilling as her professional one. She is the proud mother of two daughters: Camarie Victoria Howell, an Ohio University alum who recently earned her master’s degree in higher education from Kent State University, and Katelyn Juanita Howell, who earned her bachelor’s degree at Spelman College, majoring in Pre-Medicine and Mandarin Chinese and is presently earning her master’s degree in public health at Ohio State University in preparation for Medical School. Ms. Armstrong is the proud wife of Retired Marine Master Sergeant Billy E. Strong and is a member of Mt. Zion Church in Oakwood Village.

Ms. Armstrong’s favorite inspirational quotes are “When they go low, we go high” Michelle Obama and Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God!