Yanika joined Schuler in August 2023 as an Educational Conselor at North Chicago Community High School. Yanika started her career in computer science but soon learned her passion was in education. She taught math at the middle school level for 5 years at Lincoln Middle School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She will be completing her doctorate this spring.

Yanika was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She is married with 3 children. Yanika loves watching documentaries, listening to music and traveling. She also is an advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers which she has been a members for over 20 years!