Shantae Holmes

Shantae Holmes serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Bay State Community Services, Inc. since January 2022, leading the Anti-Racism Committee and developing strategic initiatives based on staff insights. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Be Inclusive, Inc. since June 2020, Shantae focuses on promoting BIPOC achievements in Walpole, MA, advocating for diverse literature in schools. Previously, Shantae held various roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from February 2013 to March 2017, including Pharmacy Analyst and Clinical Intake Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed processing authorizations and providing coaching and training. Shantae's educational background includes a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Framingham State University and a Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University.