Shené is a student, educator, and mentor. She currently serves as the Associate Director for the Center for Student Diversity at William & Mary; providing academic, social, and transition support for undergraduate and graduate students from underserved and/or underrepresented populations.
Shené is originally from Teaneck, New Jersey. When she’s not at William & Mary, is extremely active in her communities both in Virginia and the Tri-State area (NY/NJ), serving as a mentor to teens and young adults, leading self-care and/or self-esteem workshops, participating in community service efforts, and raising awareness to various causes. She lives by the West African term “Sankofa”, which teaches us that we should reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward.
Shené is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. and holds both a B.A. in English Arts and M.A. in Counseling (College Student Development) from Hampton University. She is now working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration.
“I dare you to believe in yourself… You’re AMAZING!” – S.V.Owens