Shanteny Jackson MA, CCHW, CSAC
Shanteny Jackson is an Afro-Latina mother, wife, community advocate, and leader who identifies with the pronouns she or ella. She began her journey towards becoming a community advocate with an advocacy childhood experience that marked her young life. She uses that experience to empower others to take a stand and seek justice.
As an immigrant and a young single mother, Shanteny had to learn to navigate and understand the intricacies of the US healthcare system. This experience provided opportunities to advocate at a personal level, which was life-changing because it realigned her calling and purpose in life. As Shanteny became more seasoned in her career and lived experiences, she fully embraced her role as an advocate and community leader.
Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Virginia Community Health Worker Association. Shanteny holds a B.A. in International Studies with minors in Spanish and Education from Mary Baldwin College and a Master's degree in Counseling with a concentration in Addictions and Recovery from Liberty University.
Shanteny has received recognition from many organizations for her community work, including "Persona de Poder" by Radio 1380 Poder and the "Civic Engagement" award from the Virginia Latino Governor’s Advisory Board. Shanteny continues to elevate and highlight the critical role identity and representation play in communities of color, particularly in the Latino and Afro-Latino diaspora.