New York Education Finance Advocate

About the Author

Yolanda Clemons Smith has 20+ years of experience with NYC education budget operations and analysis. She began her career in public service at the budget office of the former DOE HQ at 110 Livingston before moving on to the NYC Independent Budget Office to continue providing key insights and analysis of the DOE’s budget. She is the proud mother of a charter school student and supporter of parent advocacy and empowerment.