Yanick is an experienced HR professional with over 20 years in the UN System (UNDP, UN Secretariat, UNAIDS). She joined UNAIDS in Geneva, Switzerland in 2009, and currently serves as an HR Specialist in Staff Development and Performance.

With a strong interest in communication—particularly in radio and television—Yanick brings a creative and people-centered approach to her work. Her expertise spans HR policy advisory, workforce planning, recruitment, and learning and development. Fluent in English and French, she leads initiatives for young talents—interns, fellows, JPOs and UN Volunteers—and provides guidance on career development and professional growth.

A UK-certified Career Coach, she offers personalized career counselling and has mentored women through the UNAIDS Mentoring Programme. Yanick is also a poet and freelance writer, committed to empowering others and helping them navigate their career journeys with purpose and confidence.