Shanette is a visionary strategist, founder, and educator committed to empowering changemakers to create real-world opportunities for the next generation.
With over a decade of experience across public education, media, and social impact, she has led the development of experiential learning models that connect youth to workforce pathways and has forged national partnerships with corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment leaders.
As the founder of the CDMA Business Model, her work has been featured on FOX, WUSA 9, and she currently champions a high-impact client whose programming is highlighted in the Netflix documentary Daughters—solidifying her reputation as a trusted advisor in education innovation and industry-aligned talent development.
Her work is more than innovative—it’s transformative. In a time where access, equity, and relevance in education and workforce development are critical, ShaNette’s leadership stands at the intersection of strategy and purpose.
By designing future-forward learning experiences and unlocking new career pathways, she ensures that underrepresented communities are not only included in the conversation—but leading it.
Her impact echoes through the lives of students, educators, and organizations she advises, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and empowered future.