Sherrie Tennessee started her career in the scientific world and spent several years as a researcher at world-renowned organizations, including Johns Hopkins University and MedImmune. Sherrie has 20 years of experience in the beauty, spa, and wellness industry in the role of a massage therapist, nail tech, spa owner, speaker, professor, educator, and author. In addition, to receiving multiple awards throughout her career, Sherrie’s writings have been published in some highly-respected industry outlets, and she has spoken at many public forums. Ms. Tennessee is a published author and has designed, developed, and facilitated training programs for a variety of spa locations under her SpaSOS brand, including Sandals Resorts International, Red Lane Spa and Mandarin Oriental. Sherrie has a B.S. in Biology and holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach. Ms. Tennessee is currently a Ph.D. student at William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.