LUSHARON WILEY

Generating good vibes through intentional corporate culture practices

By Magi Thomley Williams

The move to Pensacola was initiated by the military, but, more than thirty years later Lusharon Wiley, Ph.D., chooses to live in the area because, quite simply, she likes it.

“There is so much to do, opportunities abound and Pensacola is expanding and growing,” Wiley said. “I can hardly wait to see what happens next! I am constantly discovering new things about Pensacola that keep me interested and looking forward to looking for the next adventure.”

Born in Valdosta, Georgia, into a large family with caring parents, she was expected to do the right things. They provided guidance and discipline and an emphasis on education.

“I would describe my upbringing as typical for the era. There were rules to follow, work to be done and manners to be shown at all times,” she said. “Education was stressed as one of the ‘must haves’

The artwork is a three-dimensional piece that was created by local artist, Trish Woodhouse. After seeing Woodhouse’s art, Wiley knew she wanted to have a piece created. “I met with Trish and told her what I wanted – to capture the tobacco barn that I used to work under when I was growing up in South Georgia,” Wiley said. “To my amazement, based on my description, Trish was able to design the piece. Working in tobacco and picking cotton are such a big part of my early history.”