Davis is the executive director of Holistic Student Supports at Achieving the Dream (ATD), a nonprofit organization that is leading America’s largest network of community colleges working to become strong engines of student and community growth. Davis is responsible for leading and designing ATD’s strategy, thought leadership and services for redesigning advising and student supports as well as leading a team that develops and delivers customized coaching, tools and resources to support colleges in their pursuit of transformative institutional change. Prior to joining ATD, Shauna was the executive director of the Virginia Community College System’s Student Success Center and Office of Professional Development. In addition, Davis’ experience in the Virginia Community College System included serving as the director of student services for the Extended Learning Institute at Northern Virginia Community College, and as assistant vice president of workforce development for the Community College Workforce Alliance, a partnership of John Tyler and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Colleges. Her broad experiences over her career in diverse roles, both within higher education and other industries, provide her with a breadth of knowledge, an appreciation for practical and creative solutions and an ability to translate big picture thinking into actionable strategies. Davis holds a master’s degree in career and technical education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and as well as a master’s in rehabilitation counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also holds a bachelor’s in broadcasting, telecommunications and mass media from Temple University.
