Yvette Y. Souque, BSW and MA is a Program Manager at the National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). Yvette's background in community development and many years working in the voluntary sector has served her well in current work with literacy. Yvette joined the NLS in 1991, assuming responsibility for the federal-provincial/territorial partnership program in the four western provinces and three northern territories of Canada. She has built partnerships with provinces, colleges, community literacy, social services, school boards, first nations and the literacy community, focusing on the development of the literacy field and resources for and knowledge about adult literacy.