Gernissia CherfrereGernissia is a dual-certified life coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Women Be Whole, LLC., which is a coaching and consulting firm that teaches women how to pursue their wholeness across various domains. As a chid, Gernissia came from a poor single-parent household, but even then she did not allow her circumstances to define her outcome and she often encouraged those around her to aspire for more. She shares fond memories of helping her mother receive her high school diploma and teaching her grandmother how to spell and write her name for the first time. As the first person in her family to pursue and complete a higher education degree, she believes that every person has a dream on the inside that is worth believing in and pursuing. Gernissia has a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Florida and has experience teaching in the public and charter school sectors. Turning her attention to how policy and research informs the educational system, Gernissia also received a Master's degree in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and began working in the research sector of education. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Gernissia served as the Graduate Student Government Education Policy Senator and she was awarded the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Citation for Excellence in Leadership and Innovation. Currently, Gernissia continues to work in the education research sector and she is pursuing a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Education with a concentration in Urban Education at Temple University. Gernssia Cherfrere is also the CEO and founder of A Dream Seed Inc., which is an organization that seeks to educate and empower youth and adults along college and career pathways. Educating and inspiring others is not only a mission for Gernissia, but also a part of her lifestyle. Additionally, Gernissia released two books in November 2019. Above all else, she is a believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and she is a testament that God can truly give you beauty for ashes. Read More Read Less