African American Builders of Topeka: Yolanda Taylo

“Never, never, never give up.” —Yolanda Taylor

MY STORY Nearly 40 years ago, I served my country in the United States Army as a still photographic specialist. Today, although I am employed full time as a veteran’s representative for the State of Kansas, I take time to share the knowledge, skills and abilities from my military days with disadvantaged youth ages 8-18 in the Topeka community.

In 2010, I started a youth photography program through Heavenly Visions Foundation, a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) where I provide photography training to youth who are interested in learning about the world around them through photography