Shandia Booker, MSEd, is a certified School Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Having grown up in the inner city of Pittsburgh, PA, Shandia is passionate about helping the next generation of Queens succeed and reach their goals. She understands the importance and need for girls to know and embrace their value amidst their circumstances. Shandia has clinical experience in working with urban students. With a goal to empower pre-teen girls as they transition from elementary to middle school, Shandia developed a program titled Love Yourself that has impacted hundreds of girls in the City of Pittsburgh. Shandia received the Region 4, 2017 Regional Homeless Advocate of the Year award by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Shandia enjoys writing, spending time with friends & family, and creating programs that celebrate and empower girls to pursue their purpose in life. You can learn more about Shandia at www.impactingcommunity.com