Tamela Shook

Tamela Shook is a seasoned professional in child welfare with extensive experience in leadership and program management. Serving as the Chief of Staff for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services since October 2019, Shook oversees child welfare initiatives within the NCDHHS-Division of Social Services. Previous roles include Program Manager and Interim Deputy Director for County Operations at Vanguard Professional Staffing, where Shook contributed as a Special Consultant for Child Welfare. Additionally, Shook served as the Director of Social Work for Buncombe County from January 2016 to January 2018. Educationally, Shook holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina Asheville, earned between 1984 and 1988.