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Dr. BerNadette Lawson-Williams is an innovator, author, educator, entrepreneur,

and a consultant who possesses a passion for sports and physical activity. As a certified physical educator, she aims to inspire youth to become physically active and hopes to continue fostering their interest in sports through future Blossom Bee titles. BerNadette graduated Cum Laude from South Carolina State University with a baccalaureate degree in Physical Education. She also holds a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Sport Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and graduated with Honors from the United States Sports Academy with a Doctorate degree in Sport Management. She is currently employed as an Assistant Professor and the Chairperson of the Department of Health and Human Performance at Johnson C. Smith University. She is also the Founder and CEO of Blossom Sports & Consulting, LLC and co-author of a personal wellness book titled “I Don’t Mean to Smash Your Tomatoes, Honey!” BerNadette is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the United States Golf Association, and the AAHPERD/NCAAHPERD. An adventurous and ambitious woman, her hobbies include playing golf, dancing, skiing, and creative writing, among many others. She is a native of Temple Hills, Maryland and currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband Don.