[1][2] Yargee began her career working with the Cherokee Nation, where she managed the Johnson-O'Malley Program within the education department.
[1] In this role, she assisted Cherokee citizens in the Gore area, developing a reputation as a community advocate.
[2] In 2003, Yargee was elected alongside David W. Thornton Sr. as one of the two Cherokee Nation tribal councilors representing district 3 of Sequoyah County.
[1][2] Her main goal was to provide better representation for Cherokee citizens in the western part of the county, particularly in Gore and Webbers Falls.
[1] As a councilor, she has focused on improving communication between the Cherokee Nation and its citizens, working on fiscal matters such as the 2004 budget, and serving on various committees, including the education, executive and finance, rules and employment committees.