Ms. Trevino, who also serves as both URI Global Council Chair and Regional Coordinator for Latin America, is an indigenous Mayan woman from Guatemala, currently residing in the United States. Yoland, who holds an M.A.in Human Behavior and one in Psychology, is a visionary educator and trainer who focuses on issues related to personal and organizational change. In 1996, after 25 years working in the field of education, health, psychology, family support and community development, Yoland founded Transformative Collaborations International, TCI, which works domestically and internationally supporting educational efforts that will unleash the talents of children, youth and families. TCI has done extensive organizational development work and continues to explore "the art of the possible" within the contexts of holistic human development, collaborative leadership, and true organizational effectiveness. In addition to her work with URI, Ms. Trevino has consulted and designed events for the Parliament of the World Religions in New Delhi, India and Barcelona, Spain, as well as a youth track for the Parliament in South Africa.
