Shamel Akins

Shamel Akins has a diverse work experience in various roles related to youth advocacy and recreation. They began their career as a Program Aide at Boys & Girls Club in 2012 and then worked as a Recreation Assistant at Arbor Glen Outreach Facility in 2014. In the following years, Shamel served as a Unit Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of America and as a Recreation Specialist at Southview Recreation Center, Mecklenburg County, and The City of Orlando, where they organized and directed recreation and leisure programs for different age groups. They also worked as a Youth Advocate at Harbor House of Central Florida, supporting young individuals in transition and arranging counseling sessions. Recently, Shamel has held positions as a Youth Specialist at the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and as a Teen Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Shamel Akins pursued their education in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Shamel earned a Bachelor's degree from Lynn University between 2012 and 2013. Prior to that, they attended Newberry College from 2010 to 2012, where they completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Sports Communication. In terms of additional certifications, Shamel holds a CPR certification, but details about the institution or date of obtaining are not provided.