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 Ms. Shaunda Davis

Biography

Shaunda Davis is a personal coach and motivational speaker with over 25 years of experience working with youth.  She believes “If you believe in yourself, you can achieve your dreams.” She has worked with and for College Connections, U-Can, the Summer of Service program, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, SAGE, the Millerizm Group, colleges and universities, as well as many projects with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  She is a former police officer with a metropolitan law enforcement agency.  As a law enforcement officer her favorite and most rewarding assignment was working as the Academy Program Coordinator for the Grant High School Criminal Justice Magnet Academy.  She holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix.  She is actively involved in several organizations that focus on youth development and working with the Sacramento community to provide positive enrichment activities for youths.  Ms. Davis has received many awards and recognition for outstanding community service and leadership including:

• Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Award
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  North Sacramento School District Board of Trustees Community Partner Award
• The Heart of a Hero Award presented by office of State Senator Dave Cox

and many others.   It is through her experience, that she is committed to the development and growth of our youth and the possibilities they hold in their souls.

Mrs. Sonia Lewis

Biography

Sonia Lewis has devoted her adult life to working with and on behalf of youth.  Throughout her educational career, she always leaned on the values of her mother, who said “you are your best, only when you try your best.”  With every endeavor, the pursuit has always been one that embraced the philosophy of lifelong learning.  After graduating high school in Sacramento, California, Sonia attended Spelman College of Atlanta, Georgia, where she earned a degree in History.  She continued her education at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Teaching Credential.  For the past 12 years, Mrs. Lewis has taught middle and high school Social Sciences.  Sonia has always made it her business to stand up for and rally behind causes that involve youth.  Over the years, Sonia has spoken for various organizations and churches, sat on many discussion panels and a board member of various non-profit organizations.  Her work has led to several interviews and recognition by the media.  She is honored to work on behalf of youth, because she remembers from where she comes.  While on this journey, Sonia discovered there is a flaw in the educational system and we as a nation must work to build our youth and prepare them for life's possibilities.  With every experience, Sonia Lewis is determined to share her story and connect with those who need encouragement.  She has been recognized by San Francisco Unified as an Outstanding New Teacher and History Alive, as an Outstanding Training Coach.  She has worked with the Center for Youth Citizenship, San Jaquin Valley College, Sacramento Police Department, Hands on Sacramento, Ronald McDonald House, Shriner's Hospital, Sacramento Juvenile Courts and many other organizations.