A true in New Yorker in all senses of the description, although once Luana Graves Sellars moved to Florida, she realized that she self describes herself as a "a mis-placed Floridian" who knew that snow and nor’easter’s were not meant for her, especially after her first semester at her almamater, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Her dual degree in Journalism and Black History with a minor in Business from SIU was the beginning of what she calls her "potpourri career" that included working as a national media buyer for A list clients, a conference speaker on how to achieve Urban radio dollars, in the music industry doing promotions and artist management, a top account manager in radio sales and most recently as the owner and administrative director of two large capacity preschools in Florida. After relocating to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, she became a contributing writer for two local magazines with a focus on the Gullah people and culture. Having published over 100 articles, she has become a sought-after speaker based on her knowledge and research. A frequent speaker for Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI) as well as numerous other organizations. In addition to her writing, she is also a community activist focusing on issues that are critical Hilton Head’s Native Islander community. The divorced mother of two daughters, Luana has traveled the world extensively, yet spent most of her life coming to Hilton Head for holidays and where has always considered home.
