Shantelle Williams Valadié

Shantelle Williams Valadié has a diverse range of work experience. Shantelle currently holds the role of Director, Strategic Partnerships Europe at Deezer since 2023. Prior to this, they had a long and successful career at Coursera, starting in 2016. Shantelle'sroles at Coursera include Director, Content Partnerships (Latin America & U.S.), Associate Director, Partnerships (Americas), New Product Lead (Coursera for Partners), and Principal, Partnerships (EMEA). Shantelle was also a Co-founder and Co-Chair of the BOLD ERG (Black Employee Resource Group) at Coursera. Before joining Coursera, Shantelle worked as a Performing Artist at Shantelle Monique from 2010 to 2020. Shantelle also has experience working as a Business Strategy & Finance Consultant at PwC France and as a Business Strategy Consultant at GIE AXA. Additionally, Shantelle has held positions at the US State Department - African Affairs and Stanford Talisman. Shantelle served as an Assistant Program Coordinator at the US State Department and as an Assistant Musical Director & Program Manager at Stanford Talisman. Shantelle also has experience as a Program Coordinator & Non-Profit Liaison at Volunteers in Latin America.

Shantelle Williams Valadié holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Relations and Affairs from Stanford University. Shantelle also obtained a Masters degree in International Public Management from Sciences Po. In addition to their formal education, they have completed various certifications, including Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals and Finanzas Personales from Coursera in 2020, Business Writing from Coursera in 2019, and Influencing People from Coursera in 2018.