Yvonne has worked for 20 years in business development for engineering service providers for the global mining sector. Through this, she gained exposure to and appreciation of critical ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives undertaken by mining companies to build  their social license to operate within communities and larger jurisdictions. When considering how she as an individual could contribute to the community, she chose to focus on her own backyard. As a passionate gardener, the vision and mission of The Sharing Farm is well-aligned with her own personal values. 

Yvonne has been a Richmond resident since 2010. When not gardening, she enjoys adventurous travel, baking artisanal sourdough bread, and doing anything in the great outdoors.