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Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D.

Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D.

President

Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds (Ph.D.) is the President of FAMM. She joined the organization in 2021 as the Illinois Policy Consultant, advocating for a fair and effective justice system that upholds the values of individual accountability and dignity while promoting public safety in our communities. Shaneva first connected with FAMM in 2013 during her fight to free her husband, who was facing a 235-month sentence handed down on October 20, 2005. She is honored to now work for the organization that played a role in her personal journey.

Before joining FAMM full-time, Shaneva had a distinguished 20-year career working for government contractors in the Department of Defense industry, most recently serving as the Vice President of Contracts Management. During her tenure, she earned the Certified Federal Contract Management professional designation.

Shaneva holds a doctoral degree in Public Policy & Administration from Walden University, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and an MBA with a concentration in eBusiness from the University of Phoenix.