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Yolanda Barnes

Enterprise Executive | Leadership Development, Inclusion & Community Impact | Culture & Engagement

About Me

Yolanda Green Barnes is an enterprise, governance-ready executive who strengthens organizations by aligning leadership effectiveness, culture, and community trust with business outcomes. She partners with senior leaders and boards to design and execute scalable leadership, inclusion, and engagement strategies that elevate performance, manage enterprise risk, and protect organizational reputation. Known as a trusted advisor and connector, Yolanda bridges people, purpose, and performance, helping complex organizations navigate change, build credible cultures, and achieve long-term sustainability.

Jurisdiction

United States

Notable Employer

  • Director of Inclusion – West Division at COMCAST CORPORATION
  • Senior Director, Business Engagement at COMCAST CORPORATION
  • Director, Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD) at Comcast Corporation
  • Director / Sr. Manager, Community Impact – Houston Region at COMCAST CORPORATION

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Director of Inclusion – West DivisionNotableCOMCAST CORPORATION
2024 - 2025

• Led inclusion and belonging strategy across a multi-state division, aligning leadership behaviors, ERGs, and talent practices to business priorities • Partnered with senior leadership teams to embed inclusion into leadership development, talent management, and organizational design • Designed and executed employee listening sessions and inclusion surveys, translating insights into measurable action plans • Provided strategic guidance on employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and culture transformation • Collaborated with HQ Centers of Excellence to ensure enterprise alignment and scalable execution • Advised divisional leadership on culture, inclusion, and workforce trust as enterprise risk and performance drivers • Established a data-informed inclusion framework grounded in employee voice and leadership accountability • Strengthened governance and operating models for ERGs and inclusion councils across the division • Served as a trusted advisor during organizational change, ensuring employees felt seen, valued, and heard

Senior Director, Business EngagementNotableCOMCAST CORPORATION
2020 - 2024

• Led enterprise learning and leadership development strategy, partnering with executives to identify skill gaps and business priorities • Oversaw cross-functional teams delivering high-impact learning programs for leaders at all levels • Implemented data-driven learning metrics to assess the effectiveness and ROI of leadership initiatives • Collaborated with Inclusion and Impact teams to advance ERG member development and engagement • Served on the HR Senior Leadership Team, advising executives on leadership capability and organizational readiness • Revitalized enterprise leadership experience, achieving 96% participant Net Promoter Scores • Ensured leadership development investments aligned with enterprise strategy, culture, and succession needs • Strengthened leadership pipelines to support long-term organizational sustainability

Director, Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD)NotableComcast Corporation
2018 - 2020

Launched division-wide leadership program serving 3,000+ leaders. Built the teams, systems, and experience that created a shared leadership language and measurably improved engagement and leadership effectiveness across multiple states. • Designed and launched a division-wide leadership development program serving 3,000+ leaders • Built and led high-performing instructional and operational teams to deliver scalable leadership experiences • Managed vendor partnerships, logistics, curriculum integration, and program evaluation • Improved employee engagement and leadership effectiveness metrics following program participation • Created a shared leadership language across a geographically diverse division, improving consistency and trust • Partnered with senior executives to align leadership behaviors with culture and customer experience goals • Oversaw program governance, ensuring quality, continuity, and enterprise relevance • Recognized with divisional honors for leadership impact and execution excellence

Director / Sr. Manager, Community Impact – Houston RegionNotableCOMCAST CORPORATION
2011 - 2018

Senior leader for community impact and corporate responsibility in a $1B regional operation. Elevated organizational reputation through high-visibility partnerships, signature programs, and decisive crisis leadership during Hurricane Harvey, strengthening trust with employees and the community. Built and scaled strategic community engagement programs aligned with business objectives, government affairs, and brand strategy. Known for forging strong civic and nonprofit partnerships that increased visibility, credibility, and employee pride. • Led community impact and corporate social responsibility strategy for a $1B regional operation • Designed and executed high-visibility community programs aligned with brand, PR, and government affairs • Managed nonprofit partnerships, grantmaking, and employee volunteer initiatives • Developed campaigns that increased community engagement and brand credibility • Strengthened organizational reputation and civic trust through strategic community investment • Led crisis response efforts during Hurricane Harvey, distributing $250K in nonprofit relief funding • Partnered with civic leaders, mayors, and nonprofit boards to deliver a visible, credible impact • Built community programs later replicated by city leadership, demonstrating sustainability and influence

Community Relations Director & HostKIAH Television
1994 - 2011

Public-facing leader and trusted voice of the station for nearly two decades. Produced and hosted weekly public affairs and sustainability programming, ensured FCC compliance, and built deep community credibility earning multiple Emmy nominations and lasting audience trust. • Served as senior representative for community relations, public affairs, and regulatory compliance • Produced and hosted weekly public affairs and sustainability programs • Managed FCC compliance, public file requirements, and children’s programming standards • Built partnerships with civic, nonprofit, and governmental organizations • Acted as the public-facing voice of the organization, strengthening credibility and community trust • Created original programming that generated new revenue streams and brand differentiation • Led long-running public service campaigns with measurable social impact • Established sustainable community engagement models aligned with organizational reputation

Education

Degree of Broadcast Journalism Sam Houston State University
1988 - 1992

Certification

Total Certifications1

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cornell University

2025

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English