Shawna Whitaker

Shawna Whitaker is a Human Resources Assistant at Hinds Behavioral Health Services since November 2021, overseeing a staff of over 250 mental healthcare workers and managing full cycle recruitment for the agency. Prior experience includes serving as a Human Resources Expert at Target, where clerical duties and monitoring of performance metrics were key responsibilities. Shawna also worked as a Housekeeper at Shawna’s Housecleaning Services, providing general cleaning services tailored to client specifications. Additionally, Shawna held a temporary role as a Technical Assistant at Advantage Business Systems, assisting with large-scale machine installations in various institutions, and previously worked as a Nanny for a family with four children. Shawna holds a high school diploma from Beaufort High School and attended Holmes Community College from 2002 to 2003.