Dr. Shanéa Thomas, LICSW, CSELeadership Strategist · Impactful Speaker · Curriculum Architect· Transformational Educator
I guide leaders, educators, and teams through transformational learning and inclusive leadership across the sectors of higher education, mental health, sexuality education, grief and loss, and social work.I am bold, trauma‑informed, and deeply human‑centered.I am the partner you need, during times like this.
5 Signature Ways I Support Clients
1. Keynote Speaking & Training
With over 120 presentations delivered globally — including TEDx, national summits, and academic conferences — I bring depth, clarity, and presence to every room. I don’t just speak; I shift the atmosphere.
Audiences include: universities, mental health providers, government agencies, LGBTQ+ organizations, and inclusivity-focused conferences2. Strategic Advising & Facilitation
I offer trauma-informed, equity-centered advising for leaders and teams. Together, we identify gaps, shift institutional values, and co-create strategies to reduce burnout and foster organizational alignment.
Clients include: public health agencies, higher education institutions, national nonprofits, and justice-centered consulting firms3. Grief-Informed Consulting
I support organizations and professionals in navigating grief, loss, and transition — not just as emotional challenges, but as systemic realities that shape how we work and connect. Through a lens of collective care, I help leaders build capacity for empathy, response, and sustainable culture change.
Clients include: bereavement centers, funeral homes, places of worship, trauma-informed nonprofits, healthcare providers, and mental health training programs4. Curriculum Design & Instruction
As an award-winning AASECT-Certified Sexuality Educator and facilitator with over 14 years in higher education, I develop custom toolkits and design sexuality and social work programming rooted in inclusion and impact.
Collaborators include: academic programs, national training institutes, consulting groups, and medical schools5. Thought Leadership & Writing
Whether it’s ghostwriting, white papers, or strategic messaging, I help organizations translate values into words. As a published researcher and contributing author, I craft content that drives change and reflects intentional care.
Partners include: policy centers, research collectives, mission-driven brands, and higher ed institutions