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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chanda Aloysius Yates is married to Darin Yates, and they have two children Jacob and Victoria. They reside in Klamath Falls, Oregon with their three Chihuahuas, Tinkerbell, Louie and Luci-Lou. Chanda was born and raised in Alaska. She is a Tribal Member of the Holy Cross Tribe in Holy Cross, Alaska. She comes from a large Alaska Native family with many relatives throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta. While she has enjoyed a 35-year career in healthcare administration and earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and master’s degree in business administration, her passion is inspiring children of the world to live their best lives. She has experienced firsthand the needs people have coming into primary care and behavioral health clinics. Her story shares messages of inspiration, love and personal well-being. As sad as it may be, some may have never been told I love you or you are important. Chanda wants everyone to feel uplifted by her story.