Yvette joined Unique People Services (UPS) in 2008. She oversees the organization’s budget of $36 million and a staff of over 300 employees. She is responsible for executive planning, contract management and real estate negotiations. Her expertise includes over 20 years of experience in the areas of finance and budgeting, program development, contract negotiation, low-income housing development and proposal writing. Yvette ensures that the agency’s programs are well funded and operate at effective levels of service.

Yvette Brissett-André brings to Unique People Services a wealth of knowledge regarding federal and state funding regulations through her work with the New York State Office of Mental Health, New York City Department of Homeless Services, Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, among many other government funding sources.