Yao Issifou

Yao Issifou is an experienced professional in the fields of inclusion, coaching, and cultural policy. Currently serving as an Inclusion Coach at the Royal Belgian Football Association since April 2023, Yao possesses a robust background as a Life Coach and Trainer, running an independent practice since February 2019. Furthermore, Yao has contributed to the Agentschap Integratie en Inburgering as an Advisor and Consultant since January 2017, providing support to local government services on diversity matters, and assists the District Council of Berchem as a council member since 2019. Yao's extensive involvement in diverse organizations includes board roles in Muntpunt and GLOBE AROMA VZW, emphasizing diversity and inclusion strategies. Previous experience includes a communication advisor position for Middelheimmuseum and policy support within the Brussels Cabinet of Minister Pascal Smet. Yao holds multiple degrees in coaching, communication, and NLP from institutions such as UNLP and Université libre de Bruxelles, showcasing a commitment to personal and professional development in the realm of effective communication and inclusion.