The YELA Board is comprised of ten representatives from the ten families who own the Yela Ka forest. Each family selects its own representative to serve on the Board. Each year at the annual general membership meeting, new executive officers are elected by the Board.

The Board is a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Close ties between the ten families provide the foundation, pillars for strength and power in numbers. The YELA project is their pride and joy. In the words of our leader, “The YELA project is something that is so dear to our hearts which makes us all very proud. We look forward to working with you.”

In honor of our brothers and sisters who sacrificed so much to be an instrumental part of this movement, those serving on the YELA Board today share their values and dreams for a better cause.