RHEMA Leadership Institute
Credentialing & Accreditation Association

     Dr. Gayberyl Wesley Shyne is a native of Monroe, LA. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Addiction Counselor-Certified Clinical Supervisor, Department of Transportation Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, Licensed Master Life Coach, author, Paparazzi Independent Consultant, and Assistant Professor at Grambling State University where she serves on the University Faculty Senate, chairs and serves on departmental, college, and university committees, and is the Master of Social Work Admissions Coordinator. She teaches on the graduate level and her primary teaching areas include human behavior, research, and statistics. Dr. Shyne provides CIT supervision, consulting and trainings for addictions and social service agencies, DOT SAP assessments, LMSW/LCSW licensure preparation, and life coaching services. She is a board member for Rhema Institute Credentialing and Accreditation Association and board member, assistant treasurer, and Communications Committee member for the Monroe/Ouachita Parish NAACP Unit #6068. Also, Dr. Shyne is a member of the Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Theta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority, Inc. She earned a doctoral degree in social work from Capella University, a master's degree in social work from Grambling State University, a bachelor's degree in business administration with concentrations in entrepreneurship and marketing from the University of Louisiana-Monroe, bachelor's degree in theology and religious studies from Hope Bible Institute, and a diploma of leadership from Rhema Leadership Institute. She is currently working towards achieving a second doctoral degree in which her program of study is a PhD in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Walden University. Her current research focus is on the experiences of higher education administrators in implementing culturally relevant services or policies to support retention of Black male students. She is the wife of Mr. Larry Shyne, and they have three adult children.

     Chastity Butler, a lifelong resident of Northeast Louisiana, was born in Tallulah, LA and has been living in Monroe, LA since 2000.  Having attended Southern University and University of LA-Monroe, Ms. Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 15 years’ experience in professional mental health services and treatment.  Ms. Butler has a small private practice, C.A. Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC and provides services as a consultant with several area mental health and substance abuse agencies.  Ms. Butler is the mother of one son, Cameron, two granddaughters, Kameryn and Kenleigh, and three fur boys, Deuce, Whiskey, and Buddy.

     Dr. Craig A. Comanche is a native of Monroe, Louisiana where he was born and raised. He earned his Bachelor's in Criminal Justice with Minor in Psychology from Grambling State University and attended Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary achieving his Associates in Christian Ministry and went on to Hope Bible Institute to obtain his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate in Biblical Psychology. He is a Substance Use Counselor with over 30 years of experience. His credentials are: State of Louisiana Licensed Master Life Coach, Certified Addictions Counselor, Member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team and currently practicing as a waivered Certified Clinical Supervisor, Registered Peer Support Specialist - Supervisor. He is the founder of Good News Ministry, owner and Executive Director of Good News Counseling located in Monroe and the owner of Rhema Leadership Institute. He is the husband of Mary Comanche and the father of Craig Jr., Quentin, Christian and beautiful daughter Shakiah J. Moore.