Shani J. Smith has been writing since the second grade when she received her first diary. She is a Southerner who loves the West Coast. Her love of experimenting and analyzing led her to pursue a career in chemistry. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Tennessee State University, a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from North Carolina State University, and a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Policy and Management from University of Maryland University College.
When Shani is not working, she enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, cooking, and volunteering.