Yvette Needham

Yvette Needham is an experienced professional with a diverse background in operations management, youth advocacy, and safety. Currently serving as a Contact Center Specialist at Chicago Public Schools since September 2019, Yvette plays a vital role within the Office of Students with Disabilities & Operations, while also holding the position of Senior Safety Professional, focused on ensuring a safe learning environment. Previously, Yvette worked as a Youth Advocate for Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. and as a Business Development Executive and Operations Management Consultant at a Creative Business Consulting Firm, where assistance was provided to small businesses in optimizing operations. Early career experience includes serving as Operations Manager at Beggars Pizza, managing payroll, accounts, and staff recruitment, along with coaching high school softball at Seton Academy. Yvette is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Illinois Chicago, expected to graduate in 2026.