Meet YV
We Built What We Couldn't Find.
YV Elevated Experiences began with a simple realization. The experiences we wanted didn't exist so we decided to create them. We loved to travel, celebrate, and experience the world well. But kept finding ourselves looking for something different. Not simply a beautiful destination, a luxury hotel or something someone else had already designed. We wanted experiences with intention. Exceptional settings. Thoughtful details. Incredible food. Seamless service. And moments that felt personal rather than packaged. We wanted to experience the world without settling for ordinary. So we built what we couldn't find. That vision became YV Elevated Experiences, founded on the belief that elevated experiences should feel personal, distinctive, and accessible to the people who work hard and deserve to experience something extraordinary. And from the beginning, there was one idea at the center of it all: You come first. Your story, vision, people and any reason for celebrating. That's what makes a YV Elevated Experience.
The YV Team
Kendra | Lead Experience Designer & Curator
With more than 15 years of experience in event production and experience curation, Kendra has a natural gift for creating experiences that feel thoughtful, seamless, and unforgettable.
Long before YV Elevated Experiences, Kendra was the busy professional who loved planning her own celebrations, gatherings, travel, and special occasions. That passion naturally grew into planning experiences for the leadership roles she held professionally, as well as for family, friends, and those in her personal circle. Over time, she became the person people trusted to bring their vision to life.
Her approach is simple: understand the people, discover what matters to them, and thoughtfully curate every detail around the experience they want to have. For Kendra, luxury is not simply about how something looks. It is about how it feels, how effortlessly it comes together, and what guests remember long after the moment has passed.
Kelvin | Director of Client & Destination Experiences
Kelvin’s passion for hospitality began at fifteen in Jamaica, where he started his career in tourism dispatch and logistics. Over the years, he built his own tours, transfers, and client experience business, gaining a deep understanding of what it takes to create seamless journeys and exceptional guest experiences.
Known for his natural ability to connect with people and make them feel genuinely seen and cared for, Kelvin brings a warm Caribbean spirit to every interaction. His calm, personable approach makes even the most complex logistics feel effortless.
Today, Kelvin leads YV Elevated Experiences’ destination relationships and hospitality partnerships, ensuring every client feels cared for from the first conversation through the final farewell.
Imogene | Experience & Leadership Advisor
With over 37 years of experience in the Federal Government, Imogene brings a distinguished background in leadership, analysis, education, and service to YV Elevated Experiences. Her career has cultivated exceptional attention to detail, discretion, organization, and the ability to navigate complex environments with professionalism and precision.
As a Reverend and Director of a School of the Bible, she also brings a passion for mentorship, communication, leadership development, and creating meaningful experiences for others. At YV Elevated Experiences, Imogene combines these strengths to support thoughtful experience design, client relationships, strategic planning, and the seamless execution of elevated experiences.
