Testimonials

David Yorka is to "Community Action" what James Brown was to soul music...he is the straw that stirs the drink! Dave is a man of action and integrity. David Yorka is honest, hard-working, fun, and a joy to know.

Fresh out of college, I had the pleasure of working on a team with David. His professionalism paired with his remarkable sense of humor made for an amazing work environment. David's knowledge of all things Career-related and his ability to impart that knowledge to others on our team allowed for us all to grow as an organization. I am proud to have learned from David and used the tools he gave me to this day.

David Yorka's energy and willingness to test conventional wisdom helped us further our work in community impact. He helped us understand the importance of analyzing how people seeking employment and meaningful work interact with programs and systems designed to serve them.

He's future-oriented; skilled at using new and different communication channels; and, has a great sense of humor.

David is an inspiring mentor, associate, and friend of mine. He has such clarity in his vision and purpose in serving the needs
of those less fortunate in our community. He is a true philanthropist who is absorbed in the welfare of others. David's unique perspective and wealth of knowledge has been a true blessing to me and most certainly to those he's touched through his efforts.

David is a tireless advocate for literacy, equality, and personal empowerment in Columbus. His commitment to quality, creative approach to problem-solving, and devotion to 'the cause' are undeniable. His spirit fills the room and his energy quickly spreads to support and inspire those in his presence.

David is a tireless advocate for literacy, equality, and personal empowerment in Columbus. His commitment to quality, creative approach to problem-solving, and devotion to 'the cause' are undeniable. His spirit lls the room and his energy quickly spreads to support and inspire those in his presence. David is a tireless advocate for literacy, equality, and personal empowerment in Columbus. His commitment to quality, creative approach to problem-solving, and devotion to 'the cause' are undeniable. His spirit lls the room and his energy quickly spreads to support and inspire those in his presence.

As a strong resource for the United Way, David's role was unique in that it required the marshaling of resources beyond his span of control. David worked with team members of all organizational levels and managed relationships in such a way that all were inspired to go above and beyond the call of a volunteer. David can communicate aggressive goals while still managing a clear vision.

David worked as a consultant helping community teams plan through the Career Pathways process David was effective in getting teams to think differently about their approach to work, driving them toward a decision process, and managing the group process. I found David exceptionally responsive as a consultant and eager and diligent to do a good job. David worked as a consultant helping community teams plan through the Career Pathways planning process. David effectively got teams to think differently about their approach to work, driving them toward a decision process, and managing the group process. I found David exceptionally responsive as a consultant and eager and diligent to do a good.