#1 Leading Hair Equity Educator for Schools and Communities, focusing on cultural inclusion and providing professional development workshops on hair equity. Our educational consultant services aim to enhance the school curriculum by integrating essential hair equity concepts.
Gervasia Archer is a dedicated educational consultant, speaker, and licensed natural hair specialist committed to empowering schools in fostering cultural inclusion, hair equity, and self-esteem. With a Human Services degree and over 15 years of experience in youth advocacy, counseling, and community outreach, Gervasia is trained in trauma-informed care, mental health, and cultural competency. She has also served as an Abstinence Educator for Grades 6-8. Through this experience teaching students to abstain from sex, substance use, and bullying, as well as emphasizing self-esteem and self-care, she discovered her passion for being in the classroom.
In 2012, she founded Butterfly Naturals, LLC, merging her love for natural haircare with her educational background. Gervasia’s first curriculum, “I Love Your Hair,” instructs K-12 students on African hair history, self-affirmation, and cultural pride, along with practical skills for caring for their natural hair. Building on this work, she developed the “Love Your Crown, Grow Their Crown, Respect Their Crown” series—a 3-part, year-long school curriculum designed to help educators, parents, and students create inclusive, CROWN Act-aligned policies that promote hair equity and respect.
Through professional development workshops focused on hair equity, hands-on training, and curriculum support, Gervasia partners with schools to cultivate culturally inclusive environments that embrace students with diverse hair textures and cultural backgrounds. Her collaborations with schools and districts aim to implement workshops and training that foster cultural competency and a supportive school climate for all students.
Gervasia Archer is an engaging educational consultant and workshop trainer specializing in cultural inclusion and hair equity. With a talent for creating interactive and impactful learning experiences, she equips educators, students, and parents with practical tools through her professional development workshop on hair equity. These workshops are designed to enhance the school curriculum by fostering positive identity development. Gervasia inspires participants to embrace diversity, combat discrimination, and cultivate inclusive environments where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered.
Gervasia Archer is a powerful and inspiring professional speaker and educational consultant, known for engaging audiences with her expertise in CROWN Act education, hair equity, and cultural inclusion. She delivers thought-provoking keynotes and presentations that challenge biases, promote self-love, and foster meaningful conversations around identity and belonging. Whether addressing educators, parents, or community leaders, Gervasia’s speeches empower audiences to embrace diversity, implement inclusive practices in the school curriculum, and become advocates for equity and positive change through her professional development workshop on hair equity.
Gervasia Archer is a seasoned educational consultant who specializes in the implementation of the CROWN Act, DEI strategies, and cultural inclusion. She collaborates with schools, districts, and organizations to create tailored solutions that address hair equity, enhance self-esteem, and cultivate inclusive learning environments. With a strong emphasis on policy development and conducting professional development workshops on hair equity, Gervasia empowers educators and administrators with the necessary tools to integrate these principles into the school curriculum, fostering lasting cultural change and enabling every student to thrive.