Dr. Shawn Lassiter is a trailblazer in the field of racial equity transformation in Texas. As the Founder and Executive Director of BRAVE/R Together, she is dedicated to promoting personal transformation for leaders in order to foster a more just and equitable society. With over 10 years of experience as an educator and 12 years of non-profit development and leadership, Dr. Lassiter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She’s most proud of being a mom to 3 amazingly beautiful children, Christian, Chancellor, and Destiny. She began as a high school science teacher and varsity basketball coach, then took on leadership roles as an assistant principal, school district leader, and professional development specialist. She served as Chief of Equity and Innovation for a state-wide education advocacy organization leading BRAVE/R conversation about race and racial equity in education .Now, as CEO of BRAVE/R Together, Dr. Lassiter is leading the charge in 76104 to achieve health equity through education, healthcare, business and economic development, and housing. Her organization is committed to community transformation and is having a real impact in Texas.She holds a Ph.D in Education Leadership from Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Science and Research from Alabama State University, a Master of Public Administration from the Forbes School of Business. She is an experienced and dynamic speaker, facilitator, trainer, and consultant who has partnered with organizations, non-profits, school districts, and institutions across the state to achieve racial equity transformation.