Student U
Shana Rubenstein Bellone, LCSW, is a professional with a Master's Degree in Social Work - Clinical Concentration from The University of Texas at Austin. Shana has experience in coordinating various programs related to mental health, trauma, grief, leadership, education, and social justice. Shana has worked in a diverse range of organizations such as Student U, Youth Empowerment Project, Austin Child Guidance Center, The Christi Center, Christopher House, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Alternatives, Inc., Passages Charter School, World Relief, and Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign.
Student U
Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education, advocacy, and leadership to build a just and equitable Durham. We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and their educators to become the leaders that will transform our city for the better. We support this transformation with an approach that combines three key elements: our whole-families approach to college access and success programming; our place as an innovation hub for developing and sharing best practices in education; and our commitment to supporting student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed.