Speaker: Yolanda Morris

Meet Illinois Representative Yolanda Morris, a dedicated and experienced Certified Nurse Assistant with a remarkable 26-year career in healthcare. Prior to serving as the Illinois State Representative for the 9th District, Rep. Morris proudly contributed her time and energy as a union organizer for SEIU, advocating for the rights and fair treatment of workers. She and her colleagues wrote the IL Menopause Equity & Care Act, which was signed into law on August 7, 2026. It goes into effect on January 1, 2027.