Greetings!

Shameka L. Reed  is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur.  

 

As the Founder and Executive Director of nonprofit Global Gateways, she believes in the transformative power of global and cultural education. Under her leadership, Global Gateways’ Language and Cultural Enrichment afterschool and summer camp programs have helped more than 600 elementary students in Jackson Public School District (Jackson, Mississippi) learn conversational Spanish, English and explore global and local cultures. The program is designed to not only teach conversational Spanish and English As A Second Language (ESL), but promote cultural exchange and awareness, personal growth, and academic achievement through immersive global experiences that foster intercultural understanding and global citizenship.

 

Additionally, International Summer, Global Gateways’ signature scholarship program for HBCU students, provides study abroad scholarships for students who identify as low income to spend four weeks enrolled in classes at ITESO University in Guadalajara, Mexico. The scholarship covers tuition, housing, and passport fees.

 

Shameka is also the Chief Storyteller for Young, Gifted & Empowered Media (YG&E).  YG&E Media is a multi-media non-profit (501c3) that celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and diversity of Black culture in Mississippi and the South. Tagged as “Good For The Culture” YG&E Media is home to the YG&E Awards, YG&E TV (ROKU, iOS and Android apps), and YG&E Magazine. YG&E Media provides entertainment, enlightenment, and inspiration by harnessing the power of media to bring people together and drive positive change through exceptional Black-owned content and storytelling.

 

Shameka resides in Jackson, Mississippi and is an active member of New Jerusalem Church, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Junior League of Jackson, Greater Jackson Leadership Foundation (board member) and her community.