Yvette Francis is a certified social and emotional intelligence coach and project management professional with more than 15 years of experience directing learning and development initiatives, managing instructional design projects, and facilitating professional growth workshops. She is the founder and principal of Happen to Life Coaching & Consulting, where she leads learning and professional development initiatives for organizations and individuals.

With a strong focus on building relationships and leveraging connection as her guiding principle, Yvette has a proven track record of crafting and implementing enterprise-wide learning solutions that foster harmony, enrich relationships, and deliver measurable results. She is also adept at content creation, developing high-quality educational materials, workshops, and online resources tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Yvette holds a Master of Science degree in human resource development/educational leadership from Florida International University and a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Clark Atlanta University. Her academic foundation complements her practical expertise and down-to-earth demeanor. In addition to her certification as a social and emotional intelligence coach, Yvette holds other credentials, including Langevin Instructional Designer & Developer, ATD Master Trainer, and Fierce Conversations Facilitator.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Yvette enjoys spending time with her husband, Marcus, and their four young children, embracing the beautiful chaos of day-to-day life. When she is not working with clients to achieve transformative outcomes, she immerses herself in reading, creative writing, content creation, relaxing, and actively participating in community service initiatives.