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
brandon@sehwinstitute.com
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!
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 | brandon@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor’s Degree
- Courtney Sykes, Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | info@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34634
- Erin Barbaro, Chief Admissions Officer | erinbarbaro@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor’s Degree
- Sam Nelson, Chief Finance Officer | sam@sehwinstitute.com | Masters Degree, Education
- Chelsea Terry, Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator | chelsea@sehwinstitute.com
- April Schneider - Chief Procurement Officer | april@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 91923
- Kamri Nelson, Licensed Esthetics Instructor; Administrative Assistant | kamri@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34681
- John Grimes, Cafeteria Manager | john@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor's Degree
- Tori Davies, Child Care Center Director | tori@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education
- Colton Rivers, Admissions Coordinator | colton@sehwinstitute.com
Jessica James, Intern & Administrative Assistant | jessie@sehwinstitute.com
CUSTOMER CARE TEAM
Donita Lambie, Customer Care Manager | donita@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 92139
Evelyn Austin Customer Care Specialist | evelyn@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 91855
Palmer Cantey, Customer Care Specialist | palmer@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 92580
INSTRUCTOR TEAM
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- Courtney Sykes, Chief Administrative Officer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | info@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34634
- Shannon Cavey, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Education Director | shannoncavey@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 89875
- Kamri Nelson, Licensed Esthetics Instructor; Administrative Assistant | kamri@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34681
- Damarah Reid, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | damarah@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34706
- Krystal Westbrook, Licensed Esthetics Instructor krystal@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34759
- Shannon Craft, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | shannoncraft@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 35212
- Paula Wessinger, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | paula@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34676
- Kayla Spencer, Licensed Esthetics Instructor } kayla@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34810
- Chantilly Tootle, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | chantilly@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 93562
- Demecia Daye, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | demecia@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34791
- Jessica Jacobs, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | jessica@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34790
- Bonita Lee, Licensed Esthetics Instructor } bonita@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 34799
- Jordan Hogan, Licensed Esthetics Instructor | jordan@sehwinstitute.com | License No.
- Shea Bellamy, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | shea@sehwinstitute.com | License No.35553
- Danielle Goodwin, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | danielle@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 90198
- Kandys Binns, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | kandys@sehwinstitute.com | License No.34774
- Briana Wilson, Bachelors of Science | Theory Instructor | Briana@sehwinstitute.com
- Brandon Cunningham, Massage Therapy Supervisor | bcunningham@sehwinstitute.com | License No.
- Monica Havens, Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor | monica@sehwinstitute.com | Certificate No. 2461019
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
- Ann Marie Dywer, Licensed Therapist | amdwyer@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 4798
INSPIRE CAFE TEAM
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- John Grimes, Cafeteria Manager | john@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor's Degree
- Kentrell Samuel, Assistant Manager | kentrell@sehwinstitute.com
Kimicka Oliver, Cafeteria Assistant | kimicka@sehwinstitute.com
CHILDCARE CENTER TEAM
- Tori Davies, Child Care Center Director | tori@sehwinstitute.com | Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education
- Dawn Howard, Child Care Center Co-Director | dawn@sehwinstitute.com | Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education
- Shanice Drakeford, Child Care Center Assistant Director | shanice@sehwinstitute.com | Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education
- Kitana Hunt, Child Care Staff | kitana@sehwinstitute.com
- Jaslynne Davidson, Child Care Staff | jaslynne@sehwinstitute.com
- Saniah Chandler, Child Care Staff | saniah@sehwinstitute.com
Savannah Ware, Child Care Staff | sware@sehwinstitute.com
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
- Dr. Kylann Hutchinson, Physician | drhutchinson@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 18785
Christy South, Nurse Practitioner | christy@sehwinstitute.com | License No. 23402
CUSTODIAL TEAM
- Darryl Scott, Custodian | darryl@sehwinstitute.com
Cassandra Carothers, Custodian | cassandra@sehwinstitute.com