Senior Manager, Data Management and Analysis
yelkins@cftexas.org
214-750-4252
Yvette oversees operations of the Data Management and Analysis department. Prior to joining CFT in 2012, she worked in gift processing and finance for Baylor Health Care Systems Foundation.
Joined CFT2012
2012
Favorite Aspect of CFT"I love the people I work with. We all have the passion to want to make a difference in the community." Favorite Quote"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
"I love the people I work with. We all have the passion to want to make a difference in the community."
Favorite Quote"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
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