4600 Summerlin Road C2261, Fort Myers, FL 33919-3005
(619) 804-9798
beryl@rayfordandassociates.com
www.rayfordandassociates.com
About Me.
Beryl Bailey Rayford is a remarkable individual who has transitioned from a decade long civil service career representing locally elected government officials to become a life coach, mindfulness and mental health enthusiast. Always possessing a focus on service for others, her dedication now lies in advocating for the significance of maintaining a foundation of spiritual, emotional and mental well-being. She firmly believes that nurturing ourselves can have a transformative impact on our pursuit of personal and professional goals.
Having personally confronted and managed many obstacles, Beryl has harnessed her expertise to combat multiple stigmas surrounding our daily lives in today’s society while fostering understanding, and empowering others to live their best lives using practical tools and mindfulness.
Outside of her advocacy work, Beryl finds solace and joy in various pursuits. She derives pleasure from immersing herself in nature, appreciating its beauty and serenity. Reading is another avenue through which she explores her interests and broadens her horizons. Moreover, Beryl channels her creative spirit into artistic endeavors, such as painting, jewelry making, and sewing. These creative outlets serve as vehicles for self-expression and coping strategies as a means of connecting with her innermost thoughts and emotions.
Beryl Bailey Rayford's journey embodies resilience, empathy, and a fervent desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others by promoting resiliency, mindfulness and fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Community Involvement
● May 2023 – The Collaboratory, Health & Wellness- Behavorial Health Committee, Fort Myers
● April 2023 – Cape Coral Toastmasters Club, Member
● February 2023 – Heart Hustle Health Wellness Fest, Fort Myers, Participant
● January 2023 – Lee County Black Historical Society, Fort Myers, Volunteer
● July 2019 – Mental Health America Central Carolinas, Advocacy & Public Community Committee
● July 2019 – Mental Health America Central Carolinas, Storyteller of the Month
● June 2019 – State of North Carolina, Certified Peer Support Specialist
● April 2019 – Mental Health America Central Carolinas, QPR – Suicide Prevention Training,
● April 2019 - Promise Resource Network, Certified Peer Support Specialist Training
● April 2019 - Center for Community Transitions, The Center for Women, Volunteer
● March 2019 – Mental Health America Central Carolinas, Storyteller Training
● March 2019 – Mental Health America Central Carolinas, Volunteer
● November 2017 – Project Enable Leadership Council, Participant
● October 2017 – Certification Mental Health First Aid for Adults & Youth, Mental Health America SD
● February 2016 – Breaking Down Barriers, Mental Health America SD, Volunteer
● January 2015 – UCSD Clinical & Transitional Research Institute, Community Proposal Evaluator
● January 2015 - CivicSD Community Benefits Consensus Project, Tubman Chavez Center, Participant
● January 2015 MLK DAY Community Celebration, MLK Park, Co-Chaired Media Committee
● December 2014 – What’s After the March? – A Dialogue for Social Change, Event Co-Planner
● November 2014-2017– Mental Health America San Diego County–Alternatives to Detention – Juvenile Diversion
● October 2014 – Invest in Schools not Prisons, Lincoln High School, Event Co-Planner
Certifications
● Reiki Practitioner, August 2023
● Life Coach, International Coaching Federation, December 2022
● Peer Support Specialist, April 2019
Awards
● Advocate of the Year-Excellence in Supplier Diversity, San Diego Regional Minority Supplier Diversity Council, 2009.
● Graduated from San Diego Regional Leadership Development Program, LEAD San Diego-2009.
● Community Leadership Achievement – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 2008.
● Self-Determination-Kujichagulia Award, African American Council-15th Annual Kuumba Fest, 2007.
● Proclamation of Beryl Rayford Day from Deputy Mayor Toni Atkins, San Diego City Council, Nov. 4, 2005.