Press & Recognitions
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YWCA Mission Impact Award Honoree (2017) – Recognized for making lasting, systemic change through youth development and community empowerment.
PECO Power to the Community Award Recipient (2016) – Celebrated for driving positive change and advancing equity through grassroots leadership.
Community Impact Leader Award – Developing in Excellence (2014) – Honored by a Philadelphia youth mentoring organization for exemplary service and mentorship.
Pennsylvania State Senate Community Service Awardee (2012) – Recognized by the 7th Senatorial District for her outstanding civic contributions.
National Girls Scouts Centennial Presenter (2012) – Selected as a featured workshop leader for the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA.
City of Philadelphia Council Commendation (2011) – Awarded Resolution No. 110325 for advancing “character education” as a cornerstone of youth leadership.
Outstanding Young Leader Award – Senator Vincent Hughes & Sheryl Lee Ralph (2011) – Honored for visionary leadership and service to young women of color.
Lady Leadership Honor – Role Model Group (2011) – Celebrated as a “real role model” for her unwavering commitment to excellence and community uplift.
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National Spotlight on Forbes.com (2018) – Featured in “These Four Women Are Helping the Next Generation of Leaders Find Their Calling” for her trailblazing work supporting Black girls and young women.
Featured in The Spelman Messenger (2018) – Recognized by Spelman College’s historic publication for her national spotlight in Forbes, highlighting her impact on the next generation of Black women leaders.
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Forbes Spotlight (2018)
Featured in “These Four Women Are Helping the Next Generation of Leaders Find Their Calling” for her trailblazing work supporting Black girls and young women.
The Spelman Messenger highlights Shaleah’s Forbes feature
The Spelman Messenger, established in 1885, is Spelman College’s first official publication and one of its most enduring legacies. It serves as a vital alumnae magazine and institutional archive, chronicling the college’s growth, values, and the voices of generations of Black women leaders.
