Yolanda Urbanski
About Yolanda Urbanski
Yolanda Urbanski is the Vice President, Head of Intelligence at the NBA, with a background in intelligence and crisis management from NBCUniversal, Goldman Sachs, and the US Federal Government.
Title at NBA
Yolanda Urbanski holds the position of Vice President, Head of Intelligence at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been serving in this role since 2019. Her work focuses on overseeing intelligence operations within the NBA, leveraging her extensive experience in crisis management and global response to enhance the league's strategic and operational capabilities.
Work Experience at NBCUniversal Media
From 2014 to 2019, Yolanda Urbanski worked at NBCUniversal Media, LLC as the Director of Global Response and Intelligence. During her five-year tenure, she was responsible for managing global intelligence and critical incident response, ensuring the security of the company's operations on an international scale.
Experience at Goldman Sachs
Yolanda Urbanski served as Vice President, Regional Crisis Manager for the Americas at Goldman Sachs from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she managed crisis response and regional security operations, helping to safeguard the firm's personnel and assets across the Americas.
Career at US Federal Government
For 14 years, Yolanda Urbanski worked with the US Federal Government in various capacities starting from 2000. Although specific roles are not detailed, her long tenure suggests a deep involvement in public service and security-related fields.
Education at Columbia University
Yolanda Urbanski completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Security Policy at Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs between 1998 and 2000. Her studies focused on global security issues, providing her with a solid foundation for her roles in intelligence and crisis management.
Bachelor's Degree at Boston College
Yolanda Urbanski earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from Boston College. She completed her undergraduate studies between 1992 and 1996, which equipped her with a broad understanding of political systems and governance.