About the
Visionary of GSU

Dr. Cheryl Wood, founder and visionary of Global Speakers University

Dr. Cheryl Wood is an international motivational speaker, best-selling author, and master speaker development coach for women. She is committed to empowering and equipping women with the tools to courageously share their unique voice, their story, and their subject matter expertise. Wood provides specialized speaker training for both corporate and entrepreneurial women who are ready to articulate their message in a manner that is clear, concise, compelling, and captivating.

Whether the message is being shared in a Boardroom, a Conference Room, or a Media Room, Wood believes that every message has the power to create a shift in people's thoughts and perspectives and, therefore, should be done with intention and strategy.

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2026 GSU LeadershIp Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Speaker, Founder of Your Next Thought, and the creator of The Negotiator’s Mindset™ the internal work that shapes how leaders communicate, advocate, and influence before any conversation begins

Director of Community
Engagement

Ranieka Weston

Director of Media &
Public Relations

Dr. Eric L. Holmes

Founder & Chief Administrative Strategist | Designing and strengthening business operations with the help of AI so business owners can focus on revenue, leadership, and sustainable growth.

Director of
Administration

Stacey D.M. Shaw

Chief Profit Officer at Global Profit Solutions. Helping high achieving entrepreneurs price with power, make data backed decision and exit corporate on your terms, financially secure!

Director of Financial Growth
& Retention Strategy

Erica Lane

I help couples communicate openly and fearlessly using my Heart-to-Heart Method, so they can create emotional safety, reignite intimacy, and build a marriage rooted in peace, purpose, and passion.

Director of Digital Learning
& Technology Integration

Lucille Reddic

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15k+

Project Completed

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150+

Certified Specialists

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14k+

Satisfied Clients

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86k+

Service Locations

Sharlane is the founder of Lock & Tea, a women-focused empowerment brand built on her TEA Method—Talk, Engage, Activate. Sharlane is passionate about helping individuals activate their next level.

Director of Membership
& Onboarding

Sharlane L.
Tolbert

Director of
Sponsorship

Tanya Y.
Pritchett

Director of Alumni
Relations

Debra
Bell-Campbell

Dr. Krystal Vernee’ is an award-winning Business Consultant and CEO of Simply SHE, helping founders become systems-driven CEOs who scale with clarity, automation, and predictable revenue growth.

Director of Training
& Curriculum Development

Dr. Krystal
Vernee'

BrandYOU Agency Visionary helps New Stuck or Struggling GenX Speakers to #GetYoASSetsInOrder & launch a authentic personal brand built on Your Value, Your Vision & Your Voice as a profitable business!

Director of Brand Strategy
& Social Media

Committee Member
Membership and
Onboarding

Dr. Detashia S.
Coleman

Training & Curriculum Committee Member at GSU and Resilience Coach. Creator of the AIR Method, equipping leaders to adapt, do the inner work, and build lasting resilience.

Committee Member
Training and Curriculum
Development

Angela
Williams

The vision of GSU is to be the leading provider of public speaking and communication training globally, recognized for developing proficient speakers who can leave a lasting impact on their audiences.

2026 Global
Speakers University

Leadership
Team

Committee Member
Community Engagement, Training & Curriculum Development

Joyce
Awuro-Tani

Grace Quarshie is an Empowerment Conference Speaker from West Africa Ghana, a personal and business development coach, and the Author of "I Kissed My Job Goodbye, How I Went from Joblessness to Owning

Committee Member
Alumni
Relations

Grace
Quarshi

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The vision of GSU is to be the leading provider of public speaking and communication training globally, recognized for developing proficient speakers who can leave a lasting impact on their audiences.

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January 2026

NextGen Female Leaders Fellowship!

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December 2025

GSU Leadership Team Announced!

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