Arnetta Yardbourgh, MLA, CPCC, is the Founder and Executive Director of Positive Change Matters, Inc (PCM). Ms. Yardbourgh created the nonprofit to serve underserved populations of at-risk youth, teen parents, 1st Generation students (1st Gen), and families transitioning out of challenging circumstances. The impetus for PCM was to fulfill the positive changes that Ms. Yardbourgh identified in today’s youth and at-risk families that Ms. Yardbourgh herself experienced growing up. “Being a latchkey kid, the product of teen parents, and a 1st Gen college student” wasn’t always easy, exclaimed Ms. Yardbourgh when asked her why for starting a nonprofit. The ability to offer the appropriate and necessary tools and resources to those in need is a gift that will hopefully motivate and positively impact the lives and communities of those served. 

Ms. Yardbourgh has worked in the self-care and wellness industry for over 20 years as a Life Coach, Consultant, and Wellness Advocate. The owner and President of AY & ASSOCIATES, LLC (AYA), Ms. Yardbourgh, has worked to facilitate the positive change that many of her clients and organizations strive to attain. The slogan, “Positive Change Matters,” has been the cornerstone and guiding principle of her coaching and wellness firm, which has also inspired the name and embodiment of the nonprofit Positive Change Matters (PCM). While recognizing that not all change is good, Ms. Yardbourgh wanted to create a safe space for volunteers and the community to come together to support the clients that PCM will assist. 

Ms. Yardbourgh is a true student of life. The doctoral candidate and future Clinical Psychologist loves traveling, eating great food, listening to live music, and having good conversations. Never one to meet a stranger, this FemCity Houston Collective leader is excited to connect, collaborate, and fill some voids in the lives of some extraordinary individuals.  

Sabra Moore is a seasoned Human Resource professional currently employed at Express HR Synergies, a Professional Employer Organization.

In her role as Benefits Manager and HR Business Partner at the PEO, Sabra works closely with clients to identify, implement and administer benefit plans that best support their employees and business needs, ensures that clients are aware of and compliant with Federal and statutory HR regulatory requirements and assists with employee relations.

Her 25+ years of experience across multiple industries has allowed her to encounter and successfully navigate various stages of the business life cycle to include mergers, acquisitions, downsizing and startups. She has been an integral part of building HRIS systems, processes and policies to support company infrastructure.

Sabra is passionate about helping companies create work environments that respect and support their employees as well as their bottom line. She believes that an engaged Human Resources department plays an integral part in the success of all companies.

Outside of work, Sabra is an avid baseball and tennis fan, enjoys experiencing new adventures with her two sons and salsa dancing.

Christopher Burton is the founder of Art Active Inc., a mindfulness, community-based, nonprofit organization.  As the leader of Art Active, Burton has designed and facilitated art and mindfulness programming in schools, senior citizen clubs, community centers, and the greater Los Angeles area. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics, Burton’s continued education includes a certificate in the UCLA Training in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF) program and the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Practices (MAPs) teacher training program. Recently, Burton, a meditator of more than 30 years, has begun speaking at mindfulness retreats on the topics of mindfulness, acceptance, forgiveness, and self-compassion.

Jennifer Kirkpatrick is the Community Liaison for Positive Change Matters. Ms. Kirkpatrick takes on this role with the same love, empathy, and excitement she shares at home with her family and the incredible energy she puts into the work she does at 26 Daisies. Ms. Kirkpatrick is the co-owner of 26 Daisies, an event planning and catering boutique firm that she created with her best friend, Jennifer. The excellent chef and foodie has served on other nonprofit boards in leadership roles and has also facilitated many events for nonprofits in the community. Ms. Kirkpatrick is a Positive Change Matters guru and loves the purpose and passion of the work we hope to share with the communities we serve.