LISA YARDE

Vice President

Meet SLUDTERA’s Vice President. Lisa is a mother of one (daughter) and a survivor of domestic abuse.

Being the first of two daughters and growing up with parents that led down strong values, she was one to challenge certain norms in her country especially when it came to relationships and family lives.

Schooled right through to college and attended (AS) Computer Science on the island of Barbados for one year, she returned to St. Lucia where she continued as a temporary clerk to acting statistical clerk. She eventually finished her Associate Degree in psychology, three certificates in communication and language skills, project management and quality management systems.

In September 2013, she joined The St. Lucia Women Crisis Center as a volunteer, and in November had her first speaking engagement, speaking to women who are and have been in domestic abuse/violence relationships. The event was called Breaking the Silence. She developed a sub theme ‘I AM WOMAN’.

Lisa has had other engagements some through the center others through seeking her own opportunities. One of these opportunities is with a center for troubled teen girls where she speaks once a week on topics concern improving their self-esteem (Life Choices). Lisa’s aim is to make an impact in her country, the other islands and the world by sharing what God has given to her to help someone better themselves.

Lisa, finally realizing her niche she started a business named LISVALU “List What You Are Worth.” Geared on life issues, Lisa believes that women and girls are been treated unfair at home, at work and even when they are alone. Women and girls moral are very low by the way they speak, dress and walk, teaching women to love themselves is Lisvalu's priority.

Through her membership in SLUDTERA, Lisvalu will be able to reach the youth, unemployed and Entrepreneurs through programs, courses and workshops. Lisvalu is committed in providing results to all females out there and beyond. Lisvalu focuses on helping each female to look deep inside themselves and pull out all the negativity that follow them from the time they are born. Lisvalu is also geared at helping others who need help improving the way they see themselves, see others or just need a fresh way of thinking.