Yvonne was born in Burton on Trent and spent twenty-two years in Jamaica. She is the Chair of Trustees at Peak District Mosaic (2014 – Present) and in 2019 was appointed by the Secretary of State to be a Member for the Peak District National Park Authority.

As an ambassador for the great outdoors in different capacities, Yvonne is passionate about encouraging and supporting others to access and enjoy the Peak District national park and surrounding countryside. She collaborates with groups and organisations to educate communities about the outdoors and improve access to the countryside, in particular national parks.