Lady Dhyana Ziegler, DCJ, Ph.D., is currently President and CEO of Z/Creators, LLC and Professor Emerita of Florida A&M University, U.S.A. . She has worked in the field of higher education and technology for more than 35 years as a professor and administrator. Dr. Ziegler is the author of four books, more than 60 scholarly publications - including book chapters - and has produced more than 100 videos and other multimedia works. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Besides her academic career, Dr. Ziegler is a multimedia writer, digital content producer, and songwriter (to name a few). She serves on several boards and other professional organizations.

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Dr. Ziegler is also the sister-in-law to William Franklin Guest of Gladys Knight and the Pips and lived the story as she witnessed their success up close and personal since she was an 11-year-old girl living in New York City.  Her sister, Patricia Ziegler, married William in 1965.  Since they first met, the families of this iconic group united as one family as they witnessed the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” group rise to fame during the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. This portrait is a dedication to family and a tribute to the legacy of William Franklin Guest who gave his all to ensure the success of this global phenomenon group, Gladys Knight and the Pips!