AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Dr. Natascha F. Saunders, Founder of The YCC Inc.™, is proud to have been recognized for a commitment to excellence in career coaching, leadership development, and education empowerment. These awards reflect our dedication to making a positive impact on individuals and communities.

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Dean's Award, Harvard University, 2026

Graduation Keynote Speaker, Phoenix Charter Academy, 2026

Conference Keynote Speaker, Suffolk University, 2025 

Speaker, Biomedical Science Careers Program, Harvard Medical School, 2025 

Perseverance Award, Business Not As Usual Entrepreneur Institute, Inc., 2025 

Career Counselors' Consortium, Book Author Chat, 2025

City of Cambridge, Coaching Citation, 2024

Exemplary Contributions and Performance, Harvard Kennedy School, 2024

SPOT Award, Harvard Kennedy School, 2024

Top 10 Career Coaches & Resume Writers, Career Benders, Best In Class 2024 

Partnership for Public Service, Federal Career Advisor Certificate, 2023

PARW/CC Certified Interview Coach, 2023

PARW/CC Certified Digital Career Strategist, 2023

WIZCO High Performer, Average 5 out of 5, Expert Rating, 2022 

Harvard Kennedy School, Student Recognition, Summer Internship Support, 2022 

Rutgers University, Proctor Institute for Racial Justice, Visiting Scholar, 2022 

Princeton Theological Seminary, Institute of Youth Ministry, 2022

Harvard Administrative Fellowship, 2021

Johnson & Wales, Speaker Recognition, 2021

US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, Certificate, 2021

Codman Academy Charter School, Kudos, 2020

iHeart 97.7 R&B Woman of the Week, 2019

Late to Launch, Interview, New York Times, 2018

FBI Citizens Academy, Boston Branch, 2018

Brown University, Veterans' Alumni Council, Newsletter Feature, 2018 

Prevent Child Abuse - New Jersey, Speaker Appreciation​​, 2018

BNU Entrepreneurship Institute, Student Series, Speaker Appreciation, 2017 

Baptist Women's Convention - Service Award, 2016

G.I.R.L. Inc., Washington, DC - Speaker Appreciation, 2016

Howard University, Trio Programs, Upward Bound, 2016

Northeastern University Excellence in Teaching Nomination, 2015

DIA, Chapter of Federally Employed Women, Facilitator Appreciation, 2015

METCO Alumni of the Year Nominee, 2014

Young Women's Christian Home, Women of the Week, 2013

Randolph Schools Appreciation, 2012

Young Black Women's Society Recognition, 2012

United Way Panelist Appreciation, 2011

Tory Johnson's ABC, Spark & Hustle Daring Doer, 2011

Exquisite Woman The Black Man Can Positive Images, 2011

Change Agent Mass Housing & Mass Impact Youth Town Hall, 2011

Service Award, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., 2010

Harvard WECAN Woman of the Year, 2010

Touch 106.1 Inspirational Woman, Touch, 2009

Outstanding Academic Initiation, Sigma Epsilon Rho Honor Society, 2009

Honorary Faculty Member, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, 2009

Johnson & Wales Inspirational Woman Award, 2008

Boston University, Organizational Behavior, Lecture Appointment, 2008

Leadership for a Future Institute for Labor Studies, RI Senate Citation, 2007

Achievement Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2006

Goodwill Ambassador, Gambia, West Africa​, 2006 and 2007

Miss Black Rhode Island USA, 2006 and 2007