Shantelle Wright, with a BA in Sociology from Hampton University and a JD from the George Washington University School of Law, boasts a diverse background. Formerly a practicing attorney at a large law firm, Shantelle then shifted gears to found Achievement Prep Public Charter School, where she served as CEO for nearly fifteen years. Currently heading a consulting firm, Shantelle supports public school leaders, nonprofit executives, and public sector teams. As a member of the DC Public Charter School Board (a position appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser) and a family mediator, she brings valuable expertise and insight to her role as a volunteer negotiation instructor. Shantelle finds excitement in her volunteer work with Negotiation Works through witnessing participants' transformative "aha" moments, from feeling powerless or unheard to feeling empowered to effectively express themselves.  Shantelle emphasizes empowerment and self-advocacy as key to the program's impact.