It Takes A Village

“So the pictures and anything that I submitted – they're just things that show that I'm just a person like anybody else, but I had a blessing. I had a [path] I had people along the way who were interested in me, and that's another thing that I'd like to leave. My legacy should be that I loved reaching back and helping.” (source)

For Judge Yates, family and culture are foundational to her success. Having such a supportive community behind her gave her both strength and opportunities to enter the predominantly white male profession that she entered.