Shauna R. Clayborn

Shauna R. Clayborn is an experienced professional currently serving as the Officer of Procurement and DEI at the State Universities Retirement System since March 2023. Previously, from September 2008 to March 2023, Shauna held the position of Supplier Diversity Program Coordinator at the University of Illinois System, focusing on enhancing diversity sourcing through various supportive initiatives. In addition, Shauna has experience as a Communications Manager, where responsibilities included managing the Communication and Training Team and producing performance reports. Prior roles include Senior Communications Specialist at Champaign Unit 4 Schools and Customer Service Ambassador at Statefarm Insurance. Shauna holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Illinois State University.