Shia Tekhna, a native of Newark, NJ, now resides in Camden County, NJ. Renowned for her exceptional team-building and nurturing abilities, Shia has dedicated her career to child welfare advocacy and policy writing.

Shia is an active member of the Camden County East NAACP Branch, where she serves as 1st Vice President and Membership Chair. She also contributes to the Youth Works Committee, volunteering her time to support youth in their fight for social justice. At Be Inc, Shia is a committed volunteer, dedicated to promoting family success.

Shia holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has also completed additional training in Non-Profit Organizational Development, Global Leadership and Administration, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, and Experiential and Interactive Training Methods.

Shia is a proud mother of two remarkable young adults. In her free time she enjoys traveling and gardening.