With a Master's in Social Psychology from Stanford University and over 18 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Shauna’s expertise spans the disciplines of psychology, early childhood education, race & ethnic studies culture, education, parent relationships, preschool management, and leadership development.

• Inclusive curriculum design and student-centered adult learning

• Racial equity consulting and professional development for early childhood teams

• Strategic leadership in preschool program development, coaching, and DEI implementation

Career Highlights:

• Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Ethnic Studies, Las Positas College

• Racial Equity Analyst, City of Hayward: Prepared city-wide training and policy consultation centered on reparative justice.

• Public Voices Fellow on Racial Justice in Early Childhood: Published thought leader on inclusive practices and racial equity in early childhood education.

• Site Director, Google Children’s Centers: Designed and implemented leadership development programs, resulting in multiple educator promotions and strengthened site culture.

• Castro Valley Ethnic Studies Curriculum Board Member: Consulted middle and high school curriculum rooted in cultural responsiveness and inclusive history.

She is a lifelong learner, a published writer under the Public Voices fellow of The OpEd Project and The National Black Child Development Institute and a dancer and actor with the Belonging Residence Company and Liberation Academy.