Garley 'GiGi Tonye' Briggs is a Nigerian-American renowned for her infectious energy and artistic innovations. A woman of faith, a mother, author and advocate leader for movement arts, health, and wellness, GiGi's work has garnered attention, with features in Dance Magazine, CBS News, Fox 32 News and more! She is the author of Dance and Wellness: Using Creativity and Movement Methodology for Healthcare Solutions that's releasing 2026. Since 2017, she established Tonye Co. | GiGi Tonye' Arts & Fitness, a revolutionary mobile dance and fitness™ studio and Chicago's first Dance and Wellness™Hub. With a Master's in Healthcare Administration and over 15 years of experience in clinical patient care, GiGi is also a professional dancer, choreographer, fitness trainer and certified health and wellness coach. She serves as President of the Illinois Dance Education Organization and member of Global South Arts and Health Envoy. She is also very involved with various health and arts organizations in the USA and globally.