Yvette Lopez is a dynamic leader with expertise in organizational change, leadership development, and process optimization. With over 20 years of experience in program management and operational excellence, she has consistently driven impactful results by reducing inefficiencies and maximizing resources.

As Chief Empowerment Officer of Development Culture, LLC and President of Dev Culture, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating, uplifting, and empowering underrepresented communities—particularly women, youth, and Latino immigrants—Yvette champions meaningful change. She spearheaded the first-ever Hispanic Heritage festival in Grapevine, Texas, Celebra Grapevine, fostering cultural celebration and community unity.

Yvette's career includes prominent roles in international affairs, such as Director of International Projects at Daytona State College and Liaison Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense at USSOUTHCOM. She also served as an Advisor to the President of the Dominican Republic for a decade, during which she developed the community college project that has since graduated over 20,000 students, transforming lives and expanding access to education.

A Florida Bar member and certified mediator, Yvette holds degrees and certifications in Criminology, Law, Lean Six Sigma, and Strategic Planning. Her unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and empowering individuals has left a lasting legacy of growth, opportunity, and meaningful transformation in every community and organization she serves.