Yolanda “Monique” Pinkney-Coleman is originally from South Jamaica Queens (40 projects), New York, and has resided in Richmond, Virginia since 2011. Yolanda prefers to be called by her middle name "Monique" which was given to her by her mom. Yolanda is married to Elder Jerome Coleman and is a mother to a “blended” family which consists of 8 adult children and 12 grandchildren. With all of her life experiences, Yolanda is committed to mentoring young women struggles with addiction, domestic violence, and who transition from the Department of Justice into their communities. Yolanda is an Author, entrepreneur, and Ordain Elder.

"Be Stronger Than Your Excuses" was birth during a time of transition and loss. This motto was given to CEO & Founder, Yolanda Pinkney-Coleman during the initial launch of Families Attaining Integrity Thru Hope Mentoring Services in 2016. Often times, individuals are contemplating and make excuses not to walk in opportunities that may not be so favorable to them at the time. So, the "EXCUSES" begins to manifest in the thought process, which will lead an individual into stagnation. Then they become "procrastinators" and will allow anxiety and fear to hinder them from walking into their full potential!