Yama is a consultant with experience in dispute resolution, media, and commercial matters. She trained as a solicitor at a leading media law firm, before working as a sports arbitration and disputes lawyer at a boutique sports firm. Following which Yama has acted as a consultant for a number of commercial clients in private equity.

Yama was formerly a Trustee of the Palace for Life Foundation, Crystal Palace FC where she focused on providing opportunities to disadvantaged young people in South London.