SIA Brain Awareness Foundation, Inc.
REMEMBERING
SIA CHRISTINE YORKER
1991-2011
​Sia Christine Yorker was born at Bethesda Naval Medical Center on July 15, 1991. She adored God, had a natural warmth that drew people to her, and loved being around children. Sia was an active volunteer at church and in her community.
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From her early days at Deltona Lakes Elementary to her leadership at Pine Ridge High School, Sia excelled academically, participated in sports and the arts, mentored students, and inspired everyone around her. She aspired to be a pediatrician and was accepted into the Medical Program at the University of Florida in 2011. Sia loved photography, fashion, sports, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
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Tragically, at just 19, Sia passed away on June 21, 2011, due to a sudden acute brain hemorrhage. Though her life was short, her kindness, dedication, and spirit touched countless lives. Her legacy continues through the Sia Brain Awareness Foundation, inspiring others to serve, educate, and care for their communities.
Her family finds comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ is her Lord and Savior, and that she rests in His presence.
MEET THE
YORKER FAMILY
Paula Yorker
Philanthropist,
Executive Director
Sia Foundation
Paula Yorker is a philanthropist, ordained minister, Christian counselor, and Executive Director, as well as the mother of Princess Sia Christine Yorker. She holds a Bachelor of Pastoral Leadership, an Associate of Theology, and a Master of Religious Arts.
As a mother who lost her daughter to a brain hemorrhage and a healthcare professional specializing in dementia care, Paula is passionate about educating communities on brain health and raising awareness of serious brain conditions.
Paula and her husband, Al, lead Think Big Brain Awareness Seminars, Evangelism Workshops, mission trips, and grief support programs worldwide. She has delivered keynotes at institutions including the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute, the Minister Prayer Network Apostolic Conference in Nigeria, Brazil, and the U.S., and the Charisma Conference, and has been featured in Charisma Magazine, Spirit Led Women, and TBN. She is also the author of What Do You Do in the Midst of a Suddenly?
Together, Paula and Al serve at Trinity Church of Deltona, where they facilitate the Christ-centered Grief Share support group Rising Above It All.
Albert Yorker
Public Relations
Director, Treasurer
Sia Foundation
Albert T. Yorker is a retired Army veteran, retired nurse, associate pastor, and Bachelor of Religious Arts graduate. As Public Relations Director for the Sia Yorker Brain Awareness Foundation, he coordinates outreach, workshops, seminars, and fundraising to raise awareness about brain health and serious brain conditions.
Albert has traveled globally—providing spiritual guidance, food, housing, and Bibles—and leads community initiatives such as back-to-school backpack events. He and his wife Paula have been featured on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN).
Albert is a covenant partner at Trinity Church of Deltona and serves on the Board of Directors under Pastors Jamie and Michelle Jones. He leads the Prison Ministry, facilitates Celebrate Recovery (CR)—a Christ-centered program addressing hurts, habits, and hang-ups—and, with his wife Paula, co-facilitates Rising Above It All, a Christ-centered Grief Share support group.