Shanna is the Director of Operations and Membership at the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, where she oversees operations, leads statewide membership engagement, and supports professional development for charter school leaders and staff. She also serves as Project Director for the organization’s Charter School Program (CSP) grant.

Prior to joining NJPCSA, Shanna led a consulting practice specializing in grant writing and nonprofit development, supporting education-focused organizations in building capacity and securing funding.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and holds certificates in Policy Advocacy from Cornell University and Education Finance from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

Shanna believes all students have the right to a high-quality public education, regardless of where they live or the resources they have.

Outside of work, she enjoys baking bread, exploring quiet coffee shops to write and make progress on the novel she’s long been meaning to finish, and having spontaneous dance parties with her children.