Leatrice Shacks

Leatrice Shacks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project management, education, and social advocacy. Currently serving as the Manager of the Project Management Office at Texas Children's Health Plan, Leatrice has played a crucial role in advancing healthcare initiatives for children across Texas. As the Founder of The Action Advocate, Leatrice champions social justice, focusing on equity and economic development for women of color. Previous roles include Director of New Program Development at Southern New Hampshire University and Project Manager at both Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. Leatrice's earlier positions also include Scrum Master at PROS, Instructional Systems Designer at Cameron, and Program Director at Texas Southern University. Leatrice's educational background includes an MBA in Strategic Management, an MPA in Public Administration, an MSc in Health & Social Policy, and a BS in Psychology and African American Studies.