Ylonda Gault

Ylonda Gault has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Ylonda began their career as a Senior Reporter for Crain's New York Business, where they led coverage of the fashion and retail industry. Ylonda also served as the lead editor for several of Crain's New York's "Top 100" features. After that, they worked as a Lifestyle and Parenting Editor for Essence Magazine, where they directed the editorial coverage of parenting, food, travel, and home categories. Ylonda also made regular TV appearances on NBC's Today show and other major broadcasts. Ylonda then joined Essence Communications as a Senior Editor for Essence.com. In this role, they helped develop, write, and edit copy for lifestyle and center-of-the-book features. Ylonda also had the opportunity to be an author, writing the book "CHILD, PLEASE" which was published by Tarcher/Penguin. Ylonda later worked as a Senior Producer for NBC Universal, managing content for iVillage/Parenting-Pregnancy channel. Ylonda also managed freelancers and expert contributors, and tracked budgets and metrics. Ylonda then became a Blogger for The Huffington Post, sharing their insights and experiences. Ylonda also had a significant role as a Contributor for NPR's "The Takeaway," from 2010 to 2014. Currently, they are the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy and Services for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Ylonda Gault attended Northwestern University from 1981 to 1985, where they studied journalism. There is no information available regarding any degree earned during this period. Ylonda also has no recorded information about their attendance at New York University or their field of study there.