Shawn Callaway

Shawn Callaway is an experienced Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, managing grant programs for the Administration on Disabilities and providing consultative services to grantees. Callaway has a history of involvement in disability and mental health advocacy, serving as a Public Motivational Speaker for the National Federation of the Blind and working as a Social Worker for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, delivering services and support to blind and visually impaired consumers. Previous roles include Social Worker at the DC Department of Behavioral Health, addressing student mental health needs, and Director of Case Management at Catholic Communities, overseeing care for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Callaway holds a Master's degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and an Associate's degree in Psychology from Essex Community College.