Marquis Who's Who Honors Yolanda Vanveen for Advancements in Sustainable Gardening
Press Release January 29, 2025
Yolanda Vanveen is a pioneering expert in sustainable gardening practices and a notable social media personality
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"Ms. Vanveen cites the production of over one thousand instructional videos about gardening as her most significant professional accomplishment thus far."

BURNSVILLE, MN, January 29, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yolanda Vanveen has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Vanveen is a distinguished American expert in sustainable gardening. She currently holds the title of digital creative director of Garden Naturally Group, where since 2011 she has cultivated a global following through her online digital platform. She diligently creates and shares content focused on sustainable gardening practices, and notably, Ms. Vanveen promotes pollinator gardens and the use of native plants through active participation in events advocating for these distinct causes.

Ms. Vanveen cites the production of over one thousand instructional videos about gardening as her most significant professional accomplishment thus far. The content, which she disseminates on YouTube, has proven instrumental in educating and inspiring gardeners worldwide, and the platform helps Ms. Vanveen to extend her reach to diverse audiences and gardening practitioners.

Before undertaking her current role, Ms. Vanveen excelled as a branding, app development and social media consultant from 2010 to 2023. Her expertise in intellectual property law was honed during her tenure as a student assistant at LegalCORPS and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services in 2020. She also served as a student attorney at the Intellectual Property Clinic at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2018. Additionally, Ms. Vanveen demonstrated her commitment to environmental issues by training with The Climate Reality Project in 2019.

Ms. Vanveen initiated her career with her role as chief communications officer and YouTube gardening video host for How to Garden Videos from 2011 to 2016. She also consulted on garden software app development for Fountain.com and Porch.com between 2014 and 2016. Her international experience includes working as a botanical garden consultant for the Partnership for a Sustainable Africa in Nigeria from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, Ms. Vanveen made meaningful contributions to the Columbia River Gorge International Film Festival as a film host and script-reading actress from 2009 to 2014.

An entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit emerged in Ms. Vanveen's pursuits early on when she thrived as the chief executive officer of Vanveen Bulbs from 1995 to 2010. After successfully leading the business for fifteen years, she launched the Garden Naturally Group. Ms. Vanveen's passion for gardening was further showcased through her roles as a garden video host for Expert Village, EHOW.com and About.com between 2004 and 2010.

Exceptional academic achievement further defines Ms. Vanveen's profile. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications and international studies from Linfield University in 1988 including study abroad in Japan and a master's degree in environmental law and policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School in 2015. Ms. Vanveen also holds a Juris Doctor in intellectual property law from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, which she completed in 2020, and her credentials further include a paralegal certificate from Clark College and a master gardening certificate with a sustainable concentration from Washington State University Vancouver.

Ms. Vanveen's civic involvement includes mentorship roles and a focus on food security through education, and she humbly accepted the Becker Student Volunteer Award in 2020 in recognition of her contributions. In her personal life, she achieves balance by engaging in creative pursuits like donning costumes for photo shoots shared on social media and spending time outdoors with her twin sons. Looking toward the future, Ms. Vanveen aims to expand her endeavors into an official establishment while continuing to assist others in establishing sustainable resorts and cultural centers focused on cultivating native plants and food crops.

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