About Joann

I am a native Long Islander. I established my early

roots in the central part of LI and raised my family 

on the south shore of Suffolk County, Long Island. 

I have learned from my early experience in school 

that people are not all they can be. I have two older siblings who would pick on me, but that is family,  

and I was bullied for years in elementary school because of my last name, living on welfare due to 

my father becoming disabled, and my weight. 

Being a chubby girl and on welfare during those 

years was not easy, but it did teach me a lot about 

how I want to treat others.

My professional career started in Manhattan, 

working for Bache, Halsey, Stuart, and Shields, 

a brokerage firm downtown across from Pace University. It was fun at times, but the commute 

was tough. I was 19 years old and working in the 

Big City. My career has expanded from working for 

the government to retail as counter manager of 

Estee Lauder for Lord & Taylor to being a successful department manager to store manager for several stores, and then to running 3 locations for a big accounting/tax firm. I was very successful in my 

jobs because of my work ethic, the listening skills 

Along the way, I obtained the excellent people skills I developed, not to mention the passion I had for my clients.

My passion for helping others who struggle with 

self-confidence and their ability to relate or communicate well with others is why I started 

YPI Consultants. I have developed professional programs using the skills and knowledge I have learned to build confidence in myself and others 

over the years. 

I am also a big fan of running. Great for the mind 

and body. I have completed the NYC Marathon twice: the Rhode Island Marathon, which for me was 29 miles - It's not a well-organized run, and there are several 5k's around Long Island.

I also enjoy being with my family and friends, 

local charity work and just chilling with my hubby.

If you wish to share your experiences with me, don't hesitate to reach out and book a time on my calendar to chat over coffee or on the phone. 

I am excited to hear from you.