Vernisha Crawford is a globally recognized wellness leader, speaker, trainer, and author. With degrees from UNC Charlotte and Grand Canyon University and certifications in health, wellness, and massage therapy, she has transformed lives as the former CEO of the Trauma Informed Institute and founder of the BYE Foundation. Known for her wellness program @DanceHerSize and her children’s book, Nahla and Amy-G, Vernisha now serves as the Inaugural Clinical Coordinator at Southeastern College while also spearheading Aureis Luxury Massage, an elite mobile wellness service.

• Faculty at Southeastern College

• Chief Executive, Learning and Development at Trauma Informed Institute

• Director of Programming at Jeremiah Program

• Consultant at B.Y.E., LLC

• Regional Performance DirectorRegional Performance Director at Alliance Residential Company

• Manager at Greystar

Cornell University

• Certificate, Women's Entrepreneurship

Grand Canyon University

• Master of Science (M.S.), Leadership

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Southeastern College Southeastern College

• License Program, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

• Strategic Partnership Development: Building impactful collaborations.

• Trauma-Informed Leadership: Empowering through compassionate practices.

• Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching: Integrating physical and emotional care.

• Program Development & Innovation: Creating transformative care models.

• Fundraising & Financial Management: Securing and managing multi-million-dollar initiatives.

• Public Speaking & Facilitation: Engaging and inspiring diverse audiences.