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Introduction
Faith Gealey-Brown is the sister of Grace Byers, an American actress known for her role as Anika Calhoun in the music-industry drama, Empire. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Advocate, Mentor, Community Builder, Motivator, and an Inspirational Speaker.
Personal Life
She grew up on the Cayman Islands with her parents and with her sister, Grace by her side. Her mother is Cheryl McCoy-Gealey, while the identity of her father is not disclosed. Her parents were deaf, her father since his birth, and her mother from the age of two because of complications due to pneumonia. Because of this, she mastered American sign language when she was a child. Her maternal grandparents are Theolin McCoy and Bodden Towers Harry.
She moved with her mother and her sister to the Cayman Islands, located in the western Caribbean Sea when her parents divorced. The sisters were often ridiculed and bullied because of their parents’ disabilities. There were instances when Grace was punched in the face and choked because her mother was deaf. But then their mother didn’t oblige to their requests to change, saying that she was fine as she is, which helped in mouldings their mindsets that even if people don’t accept them the way they are, it is absolutely fine because they are fine as they are, without changing anything.
Her sister, Grace Byers obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of South Florida and thereafter continued her education at the University of California where she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting in 2010. Grace is married to Trai Byers, who is also an actor. They were engaged on 28 July 2015 and tied the knot on 14 April 2016 on Grand Cayman Island, attended by their closest family and friends.
Education and Career
Faith pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Communication Sciences and Disorders and later a Master of Science (MS) in the same course from Florida State University. She has experience as a Clinical Team Lead for Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Adjunct Professor. She was the recipient of the Young Caymanian Leadership Award for the year 2017-18. Chosen from five finalists nominated by the community, her ability to articulate her passion for mentorship won over the honorary board of members.
Present Life
Faith is well known in the Cayman Islands community for her capacity and proficiency as a speech therapist. Not only for this but also for her work to showcase Caymanian culture and heritage. Her work with the Cayman Islands Special Needs Foundation has helped increase public awareness about special needs.
Net Worth
Though not much information is available about Faith Gealey-Brown’s net worth, her sister Grace Byers’ net worth is known to the public which amounts to about 1.5 million USD.
Conclusion
Faith Gealey-Brown is a known Speech Therapist from the Cayman Islands. Even though she is the sister of the famous actress Grace Byers, she has made a name for herself through her career as a speech therapist and a mentor. Though very little information is available about Faith, suffice to say that she is making a difference in people’s lives to the best of her capability.
