Sierrah Chavis D
Women In Business Inside Business Hampton Roads Honoree |Top 40 Under 40 Hampton Roads|100 Women To Know in America|Board Consultant|Program Manager| Published Author| Public Speaker| Resource Development
- Role
- Director of Strategic Initiatives at United Way Of South Hampton Roads
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sierrah Chavis D
Serving in the education sector has made me unleash and nurture the students’ hidden potential. Hence, I remain committed to influencing positive societal changes by tapping stakeholders and impacting community development. Here are some of my career highlights:* Addressed equity gaps by spearheading program development strategies and outreach activities catering to the marginalized members of the society, including disabled individuals, low-income families, and disadvantaged students.* Forged collaborations and strengthened partnerships with community stakeholders to assess program development needs, mobilize outreach initiatives, as well as influence strategic integration of diversity and inclusion mechanisms.* Led cross-functional phases of outreach activities, including program development, implementation, and evaluation.* Best Selling Published Author, “No Shame in my Pain” and Co-Author “From Pain To Power” * Chief of Staff and working with the CEO on strategic goal planning, managing operational task for the agency and overseeing programs, Meetings, Training (Leading meetings & training), Work with other teams and collaborate, Stakeholder (Manage relationships with stakeholders)
Experience
Director of Strategic Initiatives
United Way Of South Hampton Roads
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Art Institute of Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Merchandising
2010 — 2011
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2011 — 2017
Grand Canyon University
Special education , Special Education and Teaching
2018 — 2019
Old Dominion University
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Old Dominion University
Educational Specialist , Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Old Dominion University
Educational Specialist, Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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