04/01/2026
✨ Welcome Our New Training & Development Committee Chair — Shavonyuette Dotson, MPA! ✨
The SPEAR Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Shavonyuette Dotson, MPA as our new Training & Development Committee Chair!
A dynamic national facilitator, consultant, and leader in youth development and social-emotional learning (SEL), Shavonyuette brings extensive experience designing and leading high-impact trainings that strengthen staff practices, build emotionally aware leaders, and improve outcomes for young people. She has facilitated workshops at national conferences, developed engaging curricula, and coached leaders to turn strategy into impact. Known for creating transformative learning experiences that are practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world application, she empowers individuals and organizations to lead with intention, build authentic connections, and create lasting, community-centered impact.
As Training & Development Committee Chair, Shavonyuette will lead the design and implementation of SPEAR’s training and development strategy, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities. She will oversee committee recruitment and collaboration, develop and deliver professional development for the Board of Directors, and partner with program and regional leaders to curate impactful, culturally relevant trainings across SPEAR’s footprint - nationally and internationally. Her work will also include establishing systems for tracking participation, measuring impact, and using data to continuously strengthen SPEAR’s learning offerings and overall effectiveness.
Her deep expertise in facilitation, leadership development, and systems-building aligns seamlessly with SPEAR’s mission to advance social, educational, and economic empowerment through education, advocacy, and research-driven solutions.
We are thrilled to welcome Shavonyuette’s leadership as we continue to build and expand SPEAR’s Training & Development work!
