Organizational Structure Chart
ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGEMENT & INVENTORY TEAM
Brandon Sykes
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Sykes is the Chief Executive Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute and manages daily operations and organization for SEHW through exceptional leadership and a modern approach to academic administration. Brandon Sykes graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management. Sykes' background in corporate medical sales, finance, and project management is the main ingredient towards success for the students of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. His dedication to meet the goals of our programs and assist students towards completion, licensure, and placement are exceptional - and his vision for the future of SEHW is absolute. Through Sykes' leadership, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute will thrive for many years to come and reach all of its benchmarks through academic rigor and esthetics excellence.
Brandon Sykes
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Sykes is the Chief Executive Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute and manages daily operations and organization for SEHW through exceptional leadership and a modern approach to academic administration. Brandon Sykes graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management. Sykes' background in corporate medical sales, finance, and project management is the main ingredient towards success for the students of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. His dedication to meet the goals of our programs and assist students towards completion, licensure, and placement are exceptional - and his vision for the future of SEHW is absolute. Through Sykes' leadership, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute will thrive for many years to come and reach all of its benchmarks through academic rigor and esthetics excellence.
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
Bachelor’s Degree
Brandon Sykes
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Sykes is the Chief Executive Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute and manages daily operations and organization for SEHW through exceptional leadership and a modern approach to academic administration. Brandon Sykes graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management. Sykes' background in corporate medical sales, finance, and project management is the main ingredient towards success for the students of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. His dedication to meet the goals of our programs and assist students towards completion, licensure, and placement are exceptional - and his vision for the future of SEHW is absolute. Through Sykes' leadership, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute will thrive for many years to come and reach all of its benchmarks through academic rigor and esthetics excellence.
Courtney Sykes
Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Courtney Sykes is the Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute - and a Licensed Esthetics Instructor. Her passion lies in creating real change in the education industry, assisting her students to obtain gainful employment and make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Sykes specializes in a science-based approach to education in a way that students can understand. Her primary focus is cosmetic chemistry and laser physics. Her background in medical spa management - as well as her love of sciences and the arts, has led her to nationally accredit the largest wellness education facility in South Carolina, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute now boasts multiple programs in beauty and health sciences education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute is nationally accredited through the Commission on Higher Education - and its governing agencies consist of the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology, and the SC Commission on Higher Education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute additionally opened a DSS licensed childcare facility for its staff and students in 2024, Nova Academy. as well as a DHEC approved Cafeteria in 2023, the Inspire Cafe. Sykes also is the founder of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging, a science-based skincare line that provides skincare products around the globe. Courtney Sykes additionally travels the country providing education in esthetics science at national trade shows - as well as writing multiple articles for Dermascope Magazine. Sykes has also served on the Task Force for the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - and as of 2025, is the author of the SKIN BOSS, an education resource available anywhere books are sold!
Courtney Sykes
Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Courtney Sykes is the Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute - and a Licensed Esthetics Instructor. Her passion lies in creating real change in the education industry, assisting her students to obtain gainful employment and make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Sykes specializes in a science-based approach to education in a way that students can understand. Her primary focus is cosmetic chemistry and laser physics. Her background in medical spa management - as well as her love of sciences and the arts, has led her to nationally accredit the largest wellness education facility in South Carolina, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute now boasts multiple programs in beauty and health sciences education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute is nationally accredited through the Commission on Higher Education - and its governing agencies consist of the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology, and the SC Commission on Higher Education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute additionally opened a DSS licensed childcare facility for its staff and students in 2024, Nova Academy. as well as a DHEC approved Cafeteria in 2023, the Inspire Cafe. Sykes also is the founder of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging, a science-based skincare line that provides skincare products around the globe. Courtney Sykes additionally travels the country providing education in esthetics science at national trade shows - as well as writing multiple articles for Dermascope Magazine. Sykes has also served on the Task Force for the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - and as of 2025, is the author of the SKIN BOSS, an education resource available anywhere books are sold!
Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor
[email protected]
License No. 34634
Courtney Sykes
Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Courtney Sykes is the Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute - and a Licensed Esthetics Instructor. Her passion lies in creating real change in the education industry, assisting her students to obtain gainful employment and make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Sykes specializes in a science-based approach to education in a way that students can understand. Her primary focus is cosmetic chemistry and laser physics. Her background in medical spa management - as well as her love of sciences and the arts, has led her to nationally accredit the largest wellness education facility in South Carolina, Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute now boasts multiple programs in beauty and health sciences education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute is nationally accredited through the Commission on Higher Education - and its governing agencies consist of the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology, and the SC Commission on Higher Education. Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute additionally opened a DSS licensed childcare facility for its staff and students in 2024, Nova Academy. as well as a DHEC approved Cafeteria in 2023, the Inspire Cafe. Sykes also is the founder of Courtney Sykes Molecular Anti-Aging, a science-based skincare line that provides skincare products around the globe. Courtney Sykes additionally travels the country providing education in esthetics science at national trade shows - as well as writing multiple articles for Dermascope Magazine. Sykes has also served on the Task Force for the SC LLR Board of Cosmetology - and as of 2025, is the author of the SKIN BOSS, an education resource available anywhere books are sold!
Brandon Sykes, Chief Executive Officer | [email protected] | Bachelor’s Degree
Courtney Sykes, Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34634
Erin Barbaro, Chief Admissions Officer | [email protected] | Bachelor’s Degree
Sam Nelson, Chief Finance Officer | [email protected] | Masters Degree, Education
Chelsea Terry, Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator | [email protected]
April Schneider - Chief Procurement Officer | [email protected] | License No. 91923
Kamri Nelson, Licensed Esthetics Instructor; Administrative Assistant | [email protected] | License No. 34681
John Grimes, Cafeteria Manager | [email protected] | Bachelor's Degree
Tori Davies, Child Care Center Director | [email protected] | Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education
Colton Rivers, Admissions Coordinator | [email protected]
Jessica James, Intern & Administrative Assistant | [email protected]
CUSTOMER CARE TEAM
Donita Lambie, Customer Care Manager | [email protected] | License No. 92139
Evelyn Austin Customer Care Specialist | [email protected] | License No. 91855
Palmer Cantey, Customer Care Specialist | [email protected] | License No. 92580
INSTRUCTOR TEAM
Courtney Sykes, Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34634
Shannon Cavey, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Education Director | [email protected] | License No. 89875
Kamri Nelson, Licensed Esthetics Instructor; Administrative Assistant | [email protected] | License No. 34681
Damarah Reid, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34706
Krystal Westbrook, Licensed Esthetics Instructor [email protected] | License No. 34759
Shannon Craft, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 35212
Paula Wessinger, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34676
Kayla Spencer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor } [email protected] | License No. 34810
Chantilly Tootle, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 93562
Demecia Daye, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34791
Jessica Jacobs, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 34790
Bonita Lee, Licensed Esthetics Instructor } [email protected] | License No. 34799
Jordan Hogan, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | [email protected] | License No.
Shea Bellamy, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | [email protected] | License No.35553
Danielle Goodwin, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | [email protected] | License No. 90198
Kandys Binns, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | [email protected] | License No.34774
Briana Wilson, Bachelors of Science | Theory Instructor | [email protected]
Brandon Cunningham, Massage Therapy Supervisor | [email protected] | License No.
Monica Havens, Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor | [email protected] | Certificate No. 2461019
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Ann Marie Dywer, Licensed Therapist | [email protected] | License No. 4798
INSPIRE CAFE TEAM
John Grimes, Cafeteria Manager | [email protected] | Bachelor's Degree
Kentrell Samuel, Assistant Manager | [email protected]
Kimicka Oliver, Cafeteria Assistant | [email protected]
CHILDCARE CENTER TEAM
Tori Davies, Child Care Center Director | [email protected] | Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education
Dawn Howard, Child Care Center Co-Director | [email protected] | Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education
Shanice Drakeford, Child Care Center Assistant Director | [email protected] | Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education
Kitana Hunt, Child Care Staff | [email protected]
Jaslynne Davidson, Child Care Staff | [email protected]
Saniah Chandler, Child Care Staff | [email protected]
Savannah Ware, Child Care Staff | [email protected]
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Dr. Kylann Hutchinson, Physician | [email protected] | License No. 18785
Christy South, Nurse Practitioner | [email protected] | License No. 23402
CUSTODIAL TEAM
Darryl Scott, Custodian | [email protected]
Cassandra Carothers, Custodian | [email protected]