Yvelette Stines 

Quietly powerful and deeply strategic, Yvelette is the calm force behind the scenes, ensuring every message lands and every story matters. As Teen HYPE’s Communications and Development Strategist, she brings clarity, precision, and quiet confidence to her work by using her gifts to amplify the brand and elevate the mission with intention and excellence.

Introverted by nature and driven by purpose, she calmly thrives in the background, crafting narratives, shaping public perception, and helping the organization move forward with power and purpose. With an extensive background in journalism, health, education, and communications, Yvelette has contributed to numerous campaigns across entertainment, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. Her writing has appeared in national publications such as Essence, SHAPE, The Source, Healthline, and Verywell Health, and more.

Yvelette’s superhero is Misty Knight, Marvel’s first female superhero to break significant ground in history. Known for her quiet strength, sharp intellect, and unwavering sense of justice. Much like her, Yvelette moves with intention and is deeply committed to making a difference, both within the organization and in the lives she touches through quiet, purposeful action. Beyond her work at Teen HYPE, she is also the author of several books and journals, for children and adults, centered on health, wellness, and emotional well-being. Standing on the shoulders of giants, and just as Misty shifted the narrative, Yvelette is making her own mark, delivering meaningful results with quiet consistency. She’s not loud, just legendary.