Ms. Lynise Harris Simpson has over 24 years of corporate experience and has her Masters in Leadership Coaching Psychology. Lynise began her career as a human resources professional where she developed a love of helping people reach their full potential. After a rewarding U.S. Peace Corps experience, she further developed this passion by becoming a certified life and executive coach. Since 2002, Lynise has supported students and professionals in reaching their goals and achieving personal and professional success. Lynise supported the grant writing efforts, train-the-trainer program, and implementation of academic coaching programs at several higher learning institutions including Florida State University. Lynise has a strong track record of building high performing, sustainable educational programs. Under her leadership, Lighthouse Academies reached a nine-point gain in high school graduation rates (85-94% average) and a 13 point gain in college matriculation rates (60-73%) in just a few years and doubled the amount of college credits scholars obtained prior to high school graduation. She also serves as President of College Ready Now, a nonprofit scholarship organization and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.