My name is Kea Wakesho Simmons; I am from Charleston, South Carolina; raised on James Island, where the Gullah Geechee culture originates. During my formative years, I decided to leave high school in the tenth grade and join Job Corps in Kentucky, where I eventually obtained my GED. Following my time in the Job Corps, I returned to Virginia, which has become my second home.  In Virginia, I gained confidence and grew into a more mature individual, especially after becoming a mother for the first time in 2006. To further my personal growth, I enlisted in the United States Army as a human resources specialist and served for five years, including deployments to Iraq and Korea. During my time in Korea, my passion for travel was ignited, fueling my desire to explore the world.

My future plans include expanding Traverze Culture to encompass 63 countries across six continents. I aspire to raise awareness about the significant contributions of African and black individuals worldwide. Bringing this vision to reality is one of my utmost goals, and I am steadily approaching its realization.