Yolo Akili Robinson
Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
New York, NY USA
"Healing is a journey. It’s not a destination."
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Yolo's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Medicine, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
African American Studies
Georgia State University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Growing up surrounded by strong Black women, I learned early what it means to show up and care for others in community.
2.
As a young person, I felt people’s pain deeply and knew I wanted to help.
3.
I began my career in community counseling, supporting queer and trans people and men and boys navigating violence and hardship.
4.
Working with institutions like the CDC and the NIH, I learned how to train others in behavioral health and crisis support.
5.
I realized many frontline caregivers had heart but lacked resources, which pushed me to imagine something more accessible.
6.
I founded the Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective in 2016 to bring mental health tools, funding, and healing spaces directly to underserved communities.
