Welcome Our Inaugural Board of Directors

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Ms. Carol M. Rey is the CEO, Founder/Director of The Elite School of Etiquette, Author of "Etiquette for the Savvy Professional", and a certified etiquette and fine dining consultant. She is also active with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Lambda Omega Chapter and as an NFL Alumni Cheerleader.

Carol can be seen on and off the screen all throughout the country teaching etiquette, and her favorite is teaching the etiquette of taking tea. She believes that great manners and dining skills can take you places that friends and family can't. Last, Carol has put together an amazing team at The Elite School of Etiquette who represent positive examples and contribute to the uplifting and empowerment of our community and our world through our engaging and hands-on etiquette classes, programs and events.

Cierra Thompson is an entrepreneur, dance instructor and pageant producer. She is the founder of 'LetTheWorldCie Productions', and has produced numerous pageant productions since its inception. Cierra is also the founder of June's Academy of Ballet' the nation's #1 preschool ballet program.  In 2022, she was honored as a Power Woman by the Georgia State Capitol for her contributions to women’s empowerment and is a returning featured speaker for the Atlanta Hawk's SHE LEADS Women's Cohort.

Cierra is also a former dancer with the Alvin Ailey School of Dance, a graduate from the University of Georgia, and she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Grounded in faith, Cierra lives by the motto: Everything in Excellence, and is honored to be a wife and mom of two princesses.

Patravious Long is a retired law enforcement professional, civil rights activist and mentor. She serves as the Founder and Chief Operational Officer of Longevity Consulting and Mentoring Group. She has committed countless hours to both official duties and volunteer service through esteemed, professional associations such as: the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Georgia Sheriff's Association and the Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety. Pat is also actively engaged with civil rights organizations such as the NAACP, the NCNW, Top Ladies of Distinction and the 13th Congressional Federation of Democratic Women.

Sherri White is a retired educator from the Dekalb County School District, where she dedicated more than thirty years to working with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sherri currently serves as the Executive Assistant of The Elite School of Etiquette. Beyond her professional and community roles, she deeply values opportunities to spend meaningful time with friends and family. She enjoys traveling to new places and finds great pleasure in listening to jazz music, which enriches her life and provides relaxation and inspiration.