Yolonda L. Kelsor, MS, APSS, CPRS, is a native of Lincoln County, Kentucky. She graduated from Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY. She attained her Masters and Rank I from the University of KY, Lexington, KY. She is the mother of two adult children and a host of others who call her Mama Yondi. Yolonda is a person with lived experience and a family member. This Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Educator, Blogger, Volunteer Leader with NAMI Southwest OH, OH Connections State Trainer, National Lead Consultant for NAMI Sharing Hope, Certified Grief Educator, and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, works at the Recovery Center of Hamilton County, now lives in Southwest, OH where she established Bridges to Hope Consulting, LLC to offer mental health, wellness, and aging insight. Her blog is bridges2hope.wordpress.com Recipient of the 2024 NAMI National Multicultural Outreach Award. Recipient of the 2025 NAMI Southwest OH Duffy Award for Dedication and Devotion. Yolonda received the 2020 Angela Ostholthoff Outstanding Peer Leader Award from NAMI Southwest OH. Yolonda has been a member of NAMI since 2006. Her life motto is Lift Others As I Climb, then my living will not be in vain!