Yannik is the Founder and Executive Director of the McKie Foundation through which he donates his time and resources to at-risk youth. For his efforts with youth, Yannik was awarded the Change Maker of the year award from the National Leadership Council and he was inducted into his alma mater, Georgia Southern University's, top 40 under 40 alumni class. Yannik's diverse life experiences make him a highly sought-after speaker for universities, businesses and non-profit organizations.