Yolanda M. Jones-Bell, a native of Sumter, South Carolina, is the daughter of the late William P. and Frances J. Jones. She graduated from Hillcrest High School and holds multiple degrees, including a Business Administration degree from Central Texas College, a Healthcare Management Technology degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human and Health Performance with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Austin Peay State University.

Yolanda served in the United States Army for eight years, retiring as a Sergeant First Class (SFC) due to medical reasons. She is a licensed and ordained Elder at Christ the Healer Church, under the leadership of Bishop Calvin and Pastor Lynnita Lockett. Yolanda is in the Prophetic Covenant with Prophet Jerry Addy, Founder and Managing Director of Jerry Addy Ministries, LLC and Ascension Financial Solutions, LLC. Currently, she is on a God-ordained assignment at The REACH Ministries, where she actively serves in the Ministerial Alliance and as an Intermediator under Pastor Lakesha Clark-Golliday.

As an entrepreneur, Yolanda owns Bell Accessories and Printing, an online store offering customized items such as shirts, tumblers, and journals, with a commitment to providing “quality products at a great price.” Her passion for mentoring young women led her to establish Real Talk with JB in 2019, an organization dedicated to empowering young women by helping them embrace their inner strength and grow into the women God has called them to be. She openly shares her personal trials and triumphs, hoping to inspire and guide others on their journeys.

Yolanda was a devoted caregiver to her mother during her battle with breast cancer, an experience that deepened her commitment to supporting those affected by the disease. The love and compassion she and her mother received from Tamekia Hunter Ross and the Faith Strong organization ignited her passion to assist patients and caregivers navigating the challenges of cancer. In December 2024, she founded Jonell’s Journey, a non-profit support group named in honor of her mother, Frances “Jonell” Jones. The organization’s mission is “to provide compassionate support, resources, and community for individuals and families affected by cancer, fostering hope, resilience, and empowerment throughout their journey.”

Yolanda embodies the virtues of a Proverbs 31 woman—she loves God, serves others, and lives by Matthew 6:33: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” She is a devoted wife to Toyalatieff “Toye” Bell and a loving mother to their two daughters, Imani Janay and Trinity Nichole Bell.