Davasha Lloyd

DeVasha Lloyd-Knight is a seasoned media executive, entrepreneur, and multi-hyphenate whose work spans publishing, business strategy, and the arts. With more than 20 years of experience and over $100 million in personal sales, she has built a career transforming ideas into influential platforms, brands, and thought leadership.
As the Founder and CEO of Elevation Publishing Group, DeVasha leads a boutique hybrid publishing firm that partners with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to bring powerful stories to market. She serves as a strategic advisor to her clients, aligning their message with business goals, audience growth, and long-term brand positioning while maintaining a high-touch, results-driven approach.

Previously, DeVasha held senior roles at Forbes Books, WebMD, and Everyday Health, where she drove multimillion-dollar revenue growth and developed partnerships with institutions such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. She also co-founded Real Savvy Media, which was acquired by Disney Interactive Media Group.

DeVasha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance from Rider University, Westminster Choir College, a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business from Audrey Cohen College, and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. A professionally trained opera singer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall and the United Nations, bringing a unique artistic lens to her work in storytelling.

In her role with Bridge Street Development Corporation, she contributes strategic insight, storytelling expertise, and a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

A Brooklyn native, DeVasha lives in Bedford-Stuyvesant with her husband, Craig, and their two children, Autumn and Craig Jr.