Alysa Iyana Grayson was born in what was once known as West Germany and raised in Europe and North America. Her culturally diverse upbringing, classical violin, modern dance, and military-grade self-defense training in the backyard with her father made her a little different by design. In addition, from birth to adulthood, witnessing her mother’s natural curiosity to learn as much as possible and adaptability in any environment inspired Alysa’s unique approach to leadership. 

Today, Alysa is the Founder of TOMA BAṜRE EDUCATION, the parent company of Cross-Cultural Institute, Anthropology Adventures Academy, and a Pearson Accredited International School (K-12). She oversees creative direction and scalable solutions leveraging education to increase local economic development. In her spare time, one may find Alysa practicing the official languages of the United Nations, cooking, reading, and various outdoor activities while prioritizing family first.

One-liner:  Founder of TOMA BAṜRE EDUCATION, the parent company of Cross-Cultural Institute, Anthropology Adventures Academy, and a Pearson Accredited International School (K-12).