Meet the Purple Squirrels
Choose Savvy Purple Squirrel for solutions that enhance your teams and operations. We blend innovation with practicality, driving your business forward with effective, smart strategies.
Yolanda Clemons
Yolanda Clemons is the visionary founder and driving force behind Savvy Purple Squirrel, a company built on the unique concept of the “Purple Squirrel.” In the world of recruitment, a Purple Squirrel represents a rare and exceptional talent—someone who possesses the ideal mix of skills, experience, and adaptability to hit the ground running and deliver immediate value. Yolanda, with her extensive IT background and experience leading diverse functions, embodies this concept and has made it the cornerstone of her company.
Yolanda’s journey to founding Savvy Purple Squirrel began when a peer, after learning about her broad expertise in IT and her role as Senior Director of Shared Services, remarked, “No, you are a Purple Squirrel.” What started as a light-hearted comment quickly became the inspiration for Yolanda to create a company dedicated to cultivating and empowering multi-skilled, high-impact professionals who can drive transformation across industries.
Yolanda understands the value of diversity and the importance of transferable skills. Her leadership style is deeply rooted in a passion for people and technology, and she is committed to building a culture where every voice is heard and acknowledged at all levels.
Under Yolanda’s leadership, Savvy Purple Squirrel is a movement dedicated to nurturing “Purple Squirrels”—professionals who inspire change and drive efficiency. With the mantra “Innovation the Savvy Way,” the firm empowers people to transform technology. Whether mentoring leaders, streamlining projects, or advocating for diversity, Yolanda is committed to building a future where empowered change agents are the norm.
Over 250 years of collective experience across multiple industries and technologies
Our leadership team at Savvy Purple Squirrel embodies the essence of the Purple Squirrel—multi-talented, adaptable, and innovative. We pride ourselves on challenging the status quo, thinking outside the box, and delivering unmatched value by harnessing our diverse expertise to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Our approach is rooted in a collaborative partnership and a “real talk” mindset. We meet your organization where it is, offering full transparency and honesty. This sometimes means having bold conversations, but we believe in highlighting opportunities for improvement and the tangible benefits of our recommendations. At Savvy, we prioritize doing the right thing; we’d rather build transparent relationships with a select group of clients than rely on smoke and mirrors to grow our client base.
As Purple Squirrels with centuries of collective real-life experience, we don’t just provide solutions; we empower your organization to achieve tangible improvements that resonate throughout your entire operation. Drawing from our extensive backgrounds, we apply practical insights to enhance employee engagement and optimize budgetary savings, ensuring that the impact of our partnership is felt across every level of your business. Our hands-on approach means you’ll benefit from strategies that are not only proven but also tailored to your unique challenges, driving success that’s both measurable and meaningful.
