Founder & Editor

Yanira Alfonso, Ed.S.

Yanira Alfonso is the former founder of The TEPIC Foundation INC, a non-profit organization, and a retired teacher who is passionate about God, people, and the power of storytelling that heals and inspires.

Known as Yani, she embraces many roles—wife, mom, mimi, education specialist, author, missionary, speaker, and podcaster—always seeking new ways to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Atlantic Union College, a Master’s degree from The University of Georgia, and an Education Specialist degree from Piedmont College.