Yvette Simpson is an executive strategist who has successfully advised companies and professionals in leadership, strategic goal setting, policy and business development. Her expertise in offering counsel to senior executives has been influential in helping them become exceptional leaders and achieve their strategic objectives. She served as the Chief Executive Officer of Democracy for America, a national progressive political organization with more than 1 million members nationwide. She was the first woman to serve in this role, and the first woman of color in executive leadership.

As a leading expert in executive strategy, including: employment and labor law, organizational growth, and policy, Yvette provides inventive insight that provides functional direction for professionals. She uses learning theory and analysis to create a perfect union of communication and leadership skills to set actionable goals that keep companies and executives accountable for their actions to create a more productive environment.

Yvette’s analytical and organizational skills originate from her background in law and politics. Within her practice, she advises and assists clients in various employment law matters, including litigation, workforce policy development, corporate structure, HR consulting, training, and compliance. She also assists startup and small businesses with corporate formation and structure issues. Yvette also served as a member of Cincinnati City Council, where she focused on many initiatives including small business development.

Active in her local community, Yvette has served on several boards and commissions, including MORTAR, YWCA, and the Urban League. Nationally, Yvette has served as a partner, strategist, advisor and coach for hundreds of political leaders across the country in her role as CEO of Democracy for America.

Yvette was named YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, A Top 100 Influencer by the American City Business Journals, a Woman of Influence by Venue Magazine, A Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, and a Woman Who Means Business by the Cincinnati Business Courier.