Janaya L Shaw, Ed.D.
Program Director, Engaged Humanities Initiative
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About
Janaya Shaw has 20 years of classroom experience with K-12 literacy instruction and college level instruction. She received her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Chicago State University. Her passions include literacy development and supporting the success of low income, first-generation college students.
She is also committed to assisting those in need and the betterment of communities around the globe. Her life membership in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has allowed her to work annually with Operation BigBookBag, the Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Program, Project Reassurance, the Youth Symposium, March for Babies March of Dimes, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA Swimming/SWIM 1922, etc.
She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and listening to music.
Shaw joined the Engaged Humanities Initiative (EHI) as Program Director in January of 2021.