Shakaya Walcott

Assistant Director of Smith-Davidson Leadership Initiative and Summer Promise

Education

  • M.S. Syracuse University
  • B.S. Southern Connecticut Sate University

Background

I was born and raised in Connecticut and resumed in Connecticut to receive my bachelor’s degree in Social Work. I then continued my education at Syracuse University where I earned my master’s degree in Higher Postsecondary Education.

I am a first-generation college graduate and have a passion for creating spaces for minoritized students to feel empowered and welcome on their college campus.