Shawne Stewart-Zakaria

Shawne Stewart-Zakaria currently serves as the Director of Special Events at Trinity University, a position held since May 2018, where responsibilities include planning and coordinating various events in collaboration with multiple departments. Prior experience includes acting as Executive Director at EVAS HEROES from October 2010 to May 2018, focusing on nonprofit efforts for individuals with intellectual special needs. Shawne also held roles as Division Director at March of Dimes from January 2002 to January 2010, achieving significant fundraising growth, and as a Public Information/Media Liaison Specialist at the Texas Department of Human Services, generating substantial in-kind donations for public service announcements. Early career experience includes serving as an Advertising/Marketing Consultant and Account Executive/News Director at various radio stations from 1993 to 2000. Shawne holds two bachelor's degrees in Applied Arts with an emphasis on International Relations from Texas State University, as well as an Associate of Arts degree from Kilgore College.