Student
CUNY Graduate Center, United States
Shermira Busby is a transformational catalyst, educator, policymaker, and workforce professional hailed from the United States Virgin Islands to Brooklyn, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from CUNY, New York City College of Technology (City Tech), and her Master of Social Work from Fordham University. As the Director of Business and Industry Workforce Training at City Tech, she administers industry-specific training programs that motivate students to cultivate knowledge and skills, explore their future passions, and become economically self-sufficient. Shermira is also an adjunct lecturer in the Human Services Department at City Tech. As a first-generation American, Shermira is committed to developing approaches that will enhance the quality of life for individuals in low socioeconomic groups. Her research interests include disparities in economic recovery along racial and gender lines- particularly women of color, labor diaspora, and policy implementation.
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Guardians of Growth: Fostering Safety for Academic Advancement
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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