Remembering Shakia

Educator | Researcher | Data Engineer

Shakia was a Ph.D student in Education Policy, Teaching and Leadership at the University of Maryland, College Park. She worked as a researcher and data engineer at Campaign Zero.

Shakia was a loving sister and a dependable friend. Her mom was her best friend—she loved her dearly.

She was a spirited communicator, meticulous and a highly analytical individual. Shakia was full of light, love and made an impact in the lives of people she connected with. She selflessly dedicated her energy to issues of Queer Liberation struggles, Black Feminism and Neurodiversity Awareness

We honor her memory by leading with kindness, stepping into each day with love in our hearts and working on being the best possible version of ourselves.

Take the Shakia Pledge

I am very lucky to

I am very lucky to have interacted with Shakia,I cannot be Shakia but I can only follow in her footsteps. I will be kind, learn more about inclusivity and create a safe space. Long live my hero.🌻

Jacklyn Ministry of Education

Today and always, I promise

Today and always, I promise to extend grace to people. I promise to not shut down people that come to me for help. I promise to love myself.

Olive Florida, USA

I learnt a lot

. I learnt a lot about my neurodivergence from her and her words made me give myself more grace than I let on. I pledge to do the same for others

Iyunoluwa New York, USA

Shakia believed in teaching, learning

Shakia believed in teaching, learning. Today, I pledge to never stop learning, questioning, expanding my knowledge of the world. To teach with patience, and with grace, like Shakia did❤️

Golda Gatsey Accra, Ghana

I feel very lucky ❤️

I feel very lucky to have interacted with Shakia. She was very kind and loved to share knowledge. My pledge is to extend kindness every opportunity I can and to learn more about inclusivity❤️

Viola Accra, Ghana

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