Shakiya Steward

Shakiya Steward, MA, MFT has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Shakiya currently serves as the Director of TRIO Educational Talent Search at Hampton University, where they administer program activities and ensures compliance with federal guidelines. Prior to this, they were a Sole Proprietor at Keya Speaks, providing coaching and counseling services with a focus on personal growth. Shakiya also worked as a Program Director at CISofHR, overseeing school-based student support services and implementing program improvements. Shakiya has experience as a Parent Educator at CHIP of South Hampton Roads, delivering services to at-risk families, and as a Daycare Teacher Assistant at Tender Care Daycare. Shakiya has also served as a Camp Director at NFBC Taylorsville, a Benefits Specialist at AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES BUSINESS PROCESS SOLUTIONS, and a Customer Service/Enrollment Representative at Health Net. Earlier in their career, they worked as a TRICARE Contract Benefits Representative and Quality Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Shakiya Steward, MA, MFT completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology at Ashford University from 2010 to 2012. Shakiya then pursued two Master of Arts (MA) degrees at Liberty University, specializing in Human Services Counseling from 2012 to 2016, and in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from 2012 to 2020.