Yolo Akili Robinson

At-a-Glance

Founder and Executive Director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) since 2015.
Has over 20 years of experience in non-profit management and behavioral health interventions.
Worked as a counselor and trainer on issues including violence, HIV & AIDS, Healing Justice, and Domestic Violence/Transformative Justice.
Holds a 200 Level Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification.
Previously held roles at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), AIDS United, NYU Langone Health, and Men Stopping Violence.
An emotional health advocate who has written for numerous publications on gender, sexuality, spirituality, and wellness.

Biography

Yolo Akili Robinson is the Founder and Executive Director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective), a role he has held since 2015. With over 20 years of experience in non-profit management and behavioral health interventions, he has worked as a counselor and trainer. His work has focused on issues such as violence, HIV & AIDS, Healing Justice, and Domestic Violence/Transformative Justice, specifically with Black men and boys.