About me
Yolanda Marie Tate is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, CPD Certified AI Readiness Strategist, speaker, and founder of Elevate 2 AI. She equips educators, leaders, and teams to use AI with confidence, responsibility, and practical purpose.
Yolanda recently delivered AI professional development for Brightpoint Community College faculty and staff focused on instructional planning, productivity, student communication, verification, and responsible AI use. Her sessions are practical, demo-driven, and grounded in human judgment, not hype.
Through her COMMAND Method™, Yolanda guides educators from AI uncertainty to classroom-ready application while keeping ethics, accuracy, and student success at the center.