Jeff Yalden

Jeff Yalden is a prominent mental health motivational speaker and educational consultant, serving as the founder and executive director of The Jeff Yalden Foundation, Inc., while also leading the Jeff Yalden Corporation, Inc. since April 1992. As a 4X best-selling author, Jeff has impacted youth as a motivational speaker and crisis intervention expert, notably as a life coach on MTV's MADE, which reached 75 million viewers. Jeff's extensive experience includes roles as a program director at a methadone clinic, an educator at St. Augustine High School, a radio show host, and a leader in community service operations. With a Bachelor's in General Psychology and certifications in suicide prevention, Jeff actively engages in educating and mentoring youth on mental health and suicide prevention, contributing significantly to community support initiatives.