Oprah Keyes LCSW-C Director of Strategic Partnershipsokeyes@ssw.umaryland.edu Oprah Keyes is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Center. Born and raised in Europe by African-American and Caribbean parents, Oprah developed a passion for supporting youth, families and communities of color at a young age. In her free time, she enjoys travelling across the world to…
Shantay McKinily Director Shantay McKinily is the Director of the Positive Schools Center (PSC) at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Morgan State University in 1998, a Master of Science in Adult Education from Coppin State University in 2007 and is currently pursuing…
James E. Jang PhD Director of Data & Evaluation & Associate Research Professorjames.jang@ssw.umaryland.edu Jimmy is a data nerd. He likes to help mission driven organizations articulate their impact through data storytelling. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his family. His heroes are his parents, and they are the reason why he’s…
Nia Speaks Sr. Business ManagerNia.Speaks@ssw.umaryland.edu Nia Speaks is the Sr. Business Manager for The Center. She enjoys collaborating with others and building meaningful relationships. She also finds purpose in advocating for others and connecting pepole to resources. In her spare time, Nia enjoys reading fiction, listening to music, and being with family
Rebecca Davis MSW Assistant Director rdavis@ssw.umaryland.edu Becky is the Assistant Director for The Center for Restorative Change. She is a problem solver and loves to implement complex and innovative solutions. She values collaboration, a sense of humor, and delicious meals. In her spare time, you can find her on a sports field with her children,…
Wendy E. Shaia EdD., MSW Clinical Associate Professor & Executive Director wshaia@ssw.umaryland.edu Wendy Shaia is a Clinical Associate Professor, the Executive Director of The Center for Restorative Change, and the creator of the SHARP framework. She enjoys hand dancing and gardening, is an empty nester, and part of a big, loving family. Wendy loves to…