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Dr. Shanita Williams

Dr. Shanita Williams, vice president of People Experience and Inclusion within human resources at SNHU.Dr. Shanita Williams has focused on the employee experience for the last 15 years. She currently serves as the vice president of People Experience and Inclusion within human resources at SNHU. In her role, she collaborates with leaders and employees across the university to ensure that diversity and inclusion are embedded in all of our talent strategies, initiatives and programs that help recruit, retain and empower world class talent to deliver on the mission.

Her areas of focus include employee engagement surveys, recognition and appreciation, employee networks, university-wide onboarding, bias response programs, coaching and helping people build a feedback mentality. Williams earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, where her research centered on the lived experiences of African-American working mothers as students.

Williams is the author of "The Feedback Mentality: The key to unlocking and unleashing your full potential" and a two-times TEDx speaker.

Featured work by Shanita Williams

A man holding a cell phone and in front of his laptop as he works remotely.

3 Tips for Working Remotely

Dr. Shanita Williams
Career

Working from a home office is more common today than ever before. If you’re new to remote work or hoping to land a position working from a remote location, consider these practical tips to foster career success.

Dr. Shanita Williams, Assistant Vice President, Learning and Development

How to Handle Criticism: Strainer Mentality Calculator

Career

In the first part of this series, Personal Growth and Development: Drop the Sponge Mentality, we explored the importance of feedback for your personal, academic, and professional growth.

Dr. Shanita Williams, Assistant Vice President, Learning and Development

Personal Growth and Development: Drop the Sponge Mentality

Career

Imagine setting personal goals for yourself without knowing the impact it has on your family. Imagine life, without feedback.

Dr. Shanita Williams, Assistant Vice President, Learning and Development

Workplace Success Tips: 5 Ways to Bounce Back When Feedback Hurts

Career

The key is to try to engage your logical brain so that you can use both your logic and emotion to fully understand what the sender is trying to say.

About Southern New Hampshire University

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SNHU is a nonprofit, accredited university with a mission to make high-quality education more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Founded in 1932, and online since 1995, we’ve helped countless students reach their goals with flexible, career-focused programs. Our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH is home to over 3,000 students, and we serve over 135,000 students online. Visit our about SNHU page to learn more about our mission, accreditations, leadership team, national recognitions and awards.