Empowering our Schools to Embrace the Crowns of their Children
#1 Leading Hair Equity Educator for Schools and Communities
About Gervasia Archer
Executive Summary
Gervasia Archer is a dedicated education consultant, speaker, and licensed natural hair specialist with a mission to empower schools in fostering cultural pride, 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 worked as an Abstinence Educator for Grades 6-8. It is through this experience teaching students to abstain from sex, substance use and bullying as well as self-esteem and self-care that she found her love for being in the classroom.
In 2012, she founded Butterfly Naturals, LLC, combining her passion for natural haircare with her background in education. Gervasia’s first curriculum, “I Love Your Hair,” teaches K-12 students about African hair history, self-affirmation, and cultural pride, along with hands-on 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 curriculum designed to help educators, parents, and students create inclusive, CROWN Act-aligned policies that promote hair equity and respect.
Through workshops, hands-on training, and curriculum support, Gervasia partners with schools to cultivate culturally inclusive environments that support students with diverse hair textures and cultural backgrounds.
Gervasia partners with schools and districts to implement workshops, training, and curriculum development aimed at building cultural competency and a supportive school climate for students with diverse hair textures
My Services
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Gervasia Archer is an engaging workshop trainer and facilitator with a talent for creating interactive, impactful learning experiences. Specializing in CROWN Act education, cultural inclusion, and self-esteem building, she equips educators, students, and parents with practical tools to foster hair equity and positive identity development. Through her dynamic workshops, Gervasia inspires participants to embrace diversity, combat discrimination, and cultivate inclusive environments where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered.
Professional Speaker
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Gervasia Archer is a powerful and inspiring professional speaker, 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, and become advocates for equity and positive change.
Educational Consultant
Workshop Trainer/Facilitator
Educational Consultant
Gervasia Archer is a seasoned educational consultant, specializing in CROWN Act implementation, DEI strategies, and cultural inclusion. She partners with schools, districts, and organizations to develop tailored solutions that address hair equity, foster self-esteem, and promote inclusive learning environments. With a focus on policy development, professional development workshops, and curriculum integration**, Gervasia equips educators and administrators with the tools to create lasting cultural change and empower every student to thrive.