Volunteer Spotlight: Diedra Yates - Sewing Seeds of Impact
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- Jul 23
- 2 min read
When you walk into the Suited for Change Boutique and spot the elegant velvet gold and red pillows in the dressing rooms, you're seeing just one of the many ways Diedra Yates has left her mark. A dedicated Career Coaching volunteer, Board Member, and creative spirit, Deidra has gone above and beyond to uplift our clients with care, commitment, and purpose.
After retiring from a long career in public service as a Human Resource Specialist, at the Department of Justice; Diedra was drawn to service in a new way. She joined Suited for Change in 2019 and quickly became a vibrant part of our volunteer team. She began as one of our first Professional Development Coaches, offering virtual sessions to help clients gain confidence and empower them as they prepare for the workforce.
Through her role as Recording Secretary of the Washington Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Diedra regularly brings in carloads of clothing donations from her NCNW community. Thanks to her, our racks and bins stay full of stylish, professional clothing that helps clients feel prepared and empowered. Diedra also rallies her personal and professional networks to support the Boutique in creative and thoughtful ways. Most recently, she coordinated the donation of purses, shoes, and custom-designed self-care kits lovingly assembled by members of the Phi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Amicae of Omicron. each one reminding our clients they are worthy of care and kindness.
And yes, Diedra sews, too! She’s the talent behind the velvet gold and red pillows in our dressing rooms—adding a warm, luxurious touch to the Boutique that makes every client feel special.
Whether she’s coaching, donating, organizing, or sewing, Diedra brings beauty and heart into everything she does at Suited for Change.
Thank you, Diedra, for everything you do—we’re so lucky to have you!
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