Yolanda Faerber

Yolanda Faerber is a distinguished professional with more than 36 years of experience spanning law, education, mediation, and public service. She currently serves as Coordinator of Board of Education Constituent Services for the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, where Yolanda helps resolve disputes involving parents, schools, and central office employees. Her work emphasizes communication, community engagement, and connecting constituents with appropriate resources to address concerns constructively.

Yolanda began her legal career after earning her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law in 1990. She practiced corporate and international law before becoming general counsel of a public company, where she was recognized as the youngest female general counsel of a public company at the time. After 16 years in law, Yolanda transitioned into education and earned a Master of Science in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from Johns Hopkins University. She then spent 18 years as an elementary school counselor, combining her legal expertise with a strong commitment to student development and conflict resolution.

Throughout her career, Yolanda has specialized in mediation, dispute resolution, school counseling, and community engagement. As a counselor, she established a peer mediation program that helped students develop communication and critical-thinking skills and was recognized as Counselor of the Year in 2023. Her professional journey reflects a consistent dedication to resolving conflicts, empowering others, and strengthening communities, while her involvement in causes supporting women, children, and food assistance further demonstrates her commitment to public service.