Education: Graduated with honors with a B.A. in Criminal Justice; M.A. in Mental Health Counseling.

Platform Issue: My platform is helping inner city youth create a "new image" through positive and

motivating learning experiences. By allowing myself to be an example, many young people are able to

realize that anything is possible as long as you work hard to achieve your goals. My message to inner

city youth is that your environment doesn't have to define you; you define yourself by the choices you

Career Accomplishments: Received "employer of the year 2001" at Sutton Homes Alzheimer's Care,

Recognized as one of the youngest women to own and operate a not for profit organization, New

Best advice you have ever been given: Never judge others, because while you are pointing the finger at them, you have three fingers

Who is your role model and why: My mother, Dr. Annette M. Stubbs is my role model, because I have seen her struggle for success

throughout the years. Even after having me at 16 years old, she was able to make a difference for so many others. She has never made

it about herself, but she always made it about others. Her love for God and people shows everyday, and she has the confidence that

every woman should have. I have seen my mother cry behind closed doors, but walk out in the public eye as a strengthened individual. I

Something interesting about you: I am a corporate woman, who loves to wear tennis shoes. I love dressing up and looking

Three words that describe you best: Grateful, Resourceful, Dedicated

Shanta Barton Stubbs

Ms. Corporate America 2009