Bryishun Pernell serves as the Communications Marketing Director for the Family Guidance Center of Alabama, a role he stepped into in 2023. He leads the organization’s communications and marketing efforts, ensuring that their message effectively connects with the community and highlights the valuable programs and services they offer. Among his career achievements, Pernell takes pride in developing a marketing campaign that significantly boosted community engagement and participation. Beyond his professional work, he is deeply involved in the community, dedicating time to mentoring youth, volunteering with local organizations and supporting initiatives that empower families.

• Key to Success: Staying disciplined, maintaining a positive mindset and building strong relationships.
• Guilty Pleasure: Watching action movies late at night or indulging in chocolate desserts.
• High School Superlative: Most Ambitious and Most Likely to Succeed
• Childhood Aspirations: I wanted to be a President of the United States or a business leader.
• First Job: Working as a cashier at McDonalds.
• Best Advice: Always lead with integrity and focus on making a positive impact.
• Biggest Influence Personally & Professionally: The biggest influences on my career have been my mom Barbara Ellington, Willie Mae Duncan my God Mother and Josh Byrd—Mentoring and guiding me or the lessons I learned through overcoming challenges.