Ensure Justice 2025: "Safety Nets"

Shauntina completed her Doctorate in Social Work at USC; she holds a master’s degree in social work from California State University at Long Beach and obtained her bachelor's in psychology from Vanguard University. Shauntina has also served as a professor at her Alma Maters Vanguard University and Cal State Long Beach as well as Simmons University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Walla Walla University. Courses she enjoys teaching include  Social Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, Community Psychology, Research, and Program Design. Shauntina has worked with families, youth in foster care, individuals in crisis, and organizations seeking innovation and change. Her expertise is in programs that provide community-based programming to change the social norms that challenge systemic issues facing underserved populations. Shauntina is certified in Trauma Informed Care Training and has been a Trainer of Trauma Informed Practices for the Orange County Probation Department, the OC Juvenile Court, the Public Defender office, and other youth-serving agencies. Shauntina has been asked to sit as a Former Foster Youth voice for the Orange County Department of Education and Social Services. Shauntina is an avid planner and crafting junkie and loves spending time hiking, camping, traveling or enjoying activities at the beach. She currently serves as the Chief Program Officer for the Samueli Foundation.