Shani Hunter

pronouns: she/her/hers

Alesshundra “Shani” Hunter proudly holds the position of Chief of Staff for the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC). As head of the Administrative Staff, and Chief People Person to leadership and all staff, Shani works tirelessly to improve the daily operations of the organization, leading and implementing various strategic planning processes behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and other internal issues. Shani is a native of small College town Grambling, Louisiana, and is a Political Science Graduate of Grambling State University. She is a self-proclaimed warrior mom, who loves spending time with her small group of “framily” members, and especially just herself. Shani is currently holding down the fort at the home base of the organization’s national offices in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an advocate for families and communities, Shani continues to support the mission of NBEC and the vision that All Black mamas, babies, and their villages thrive.