Malcolm J. Yates ’20 was recognized by The Philadelphia Business Journal with a 2024 Diversity in Business award. Yates was inspired to become an agent of change when his 5-year-old brother was a victim of gun violence in Philadelphia. Yates is dedicated to advocating for gun and drug control, and comprehensive health care. 

Yates serves as the Director of Government Relations for Public Health Management Corp., the Philadelphia nonprofit health institute that serves 350,000 individuals annually. Yates works with local, state and federal officials to support the organization's mission of improving community health through outreach, education, planning and direct services.

Yates holds a bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University in Virginia, and two master’s degrees; from Neumann University and Widener University.