Shanna Smiley

Director, Multicultural Leadership Development

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

New Professional Headshot loading. . .📸 Have you signed up for National EMLE 2024 yet? Did you know we will be offering FREE professional headshots throughout the experience? You won’t want to miss the opportunity to grab one for yourself!
https://t.co/qTLt4bFO5X
#EMLE2024

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Last night we had the honor of witnessing the amazing Carolyn Creager get inducted into the National YMCA Hall of Fame - it was an historical moment! And we had the blessed opportunity to have ALL of the MLD Directors/Legends in one place! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
#BeALeaderLeaveALegacy
#MLD

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

The 2023 Regional EMLE Tour officially kicks off today! First stop: Tri-State Regional EMLE hosted by the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne!!!
Here we go!!
#BeALeader #LeaveALegacy
#REMLE2023
#MLDNation

[Neal Denton 🌻 @NealDenton]

This might have been one of my fave #ymca work days of the year! So many friends, colleagues, partners visiting the @YMCAadvocacy offices! Thanks for visiting, @tmacveigh, @johnkhoey, @ShanCMcCracken, @Steve_Taylor_DC, Tasha, Lyndsey and Sian! And congrats on Day#1 to Ajene!

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Did you know that Black History Month was born at a YMCA in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood? The historic Wabash YMCA served as a gateway for African-American families during the Great Migration.
https://t.co/aiJ7uPpfeC
#DrCarterGWoodson #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackRenaissance

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

For many, today is day 1 of celebration, & for others, a year long journey of learning. Please take time for self-care & celebration in the importance of our black history. We are living history today- what's your part of the story?
#history #herstory #yourstory
#blackrenaissance

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

We were so nervous about our babies taking the stage at #REMLE2022, but they killed it!! 🔥🔥🔥

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

#Family
#remle2022
#mobilizeexcellence

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience https://t.co/kNzwq0l9dK

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

We are working to “become advocates for a world where EVERYONE is treated with dignity.”
#YMCAignite2022
#WorldCouncil2022

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Honored to be on this journey with such an amazing leader!
#YMCAignite2022
#WorldCouncil2022
@iamsmccormick

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

@SAS I flew United from the US yesterday, & my last leg from Amsterdam to Copenhagen was operated by SAS. (UA7010) My luggage didn’t arrive to Copenhagen. United is saying it’s in Amsterdam, but SAS is saying they can’t find it. Now no one is answering SAS phone. Please help.

[Michael DeVaul 🧡💙⚖️💜💛 @MichaelDeVaul]

@YMCA_NAYDO, it’s the people!

“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr.

#PeopleOverProfit @ymca #pastpresentfuture #OneWorldOneYMCA 🌍

[ymca @ymca]

We are working with @YMCAUkraine, @ymcaeurope and the @WorldYMCA to help those being impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.

Please consider donating to provide emergency support to YMCA Ukraine. https://t.co/YRKNH5ykEF

#StandWithUkraine

[Viola Davis @violadavis]

Welcome to America 😡🙏🏿🙏🏿

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

This experience is all about You, & for You.
On the days when you feel most defeated & wiped out, remember this experience, & allow it all to continue rekindling your 🔥🔥🔥.
We are the flame.
#EMLE2021 #RekindletheFlame
#MLD2021
#HeretoChangetheWorld
#LovetheY
#GoodTrouble

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Dear MLD Family,
EMLE 2021 was such a labor of love, and I couldn’t be more proud. We planned in 4months what usually takes a year, and we worked incredibly hard to ensure that this experience was meaningful and relevant to what we find ourselves navigating today. (cont’d 👇🏾)

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

…thank you to those vendors that stepped up and said “how can we help?” and bent over backwards to help create magic with us, thank you to everyone who stood by our side and continued believing in us.
We could not have done it without all of you.

[Shanna Smiley @nanasmiley]

Thank you to our International colleagues who allowed us to reach & engage 11 countries through this EMLE experience - & most importantly, thank you to the almost 900 attendees who found value in joining us for relevant dialogue, networking, fellowship & professional development.