Hafeezah Yates is a dedicated advocate for children, families, and community-driven public health efforts in South Carolina. With a strong background in community outreach, family supportive services, and victim advocacy, she brings a people-first approach to building trust, empowering parents, and elevating family voices in conversations that impact children’s health and well-being. In her previous role as South Carolina’s State Manager with Save the Children Action Network, Hafeezah partnered with parents, business owners, government agencies, community leaders, and advocates across the state to advance legislation supporting healthy futures for children. Hafeezah holds a Wharton Public Policy certification from Penn State, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Southern Wesleyan University and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management from Capella University.