Shena, a former teacher and preschool owner, was honored with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism in 2025. She earned her Doctorate in Community Ministry and Social Work from Isaiah University in 2018. Shena heads the “I AM Not Forgotten” initiative, which helps children in The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Southern Africa. Every summer, the program distributes backpacks and school supplies to as many students as possible. As a children’s book author, Shena spreads the message of God’s love to young readers through her stories and storytelling.