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 "At Howard, I learned what it means to perform in your community and what it means to be part of the global community. Even more, I realized that our existence is predicated on how we help others.”—Shadae McDaniel

In this episode we continue the case study on the All Stars Project and its signature program Operation Conversation Cops & Kids. You will meet Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey. As Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Shadae is responsible for the design and implementation of programs across all markets, providing strategic direction to partnerships as well as the management of All Stars Project (ASP) regional directors. She also leads the remote programs of the ASP, including the virtual Development School for Youth and the Development Coaching programs, as well as the Social Development Partners training and development initiative

Recognition and Education:
Shadae was named as one of ROI-NJ’s 2023 Influencers: People of Color and by Newark Venture Partners as one of the 10 Bad Ass [Girl] Bosses of Brick City. She is a graduate of the Kellogg Executive Development Program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences at Howard University and a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University.

2025 Theme: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change

In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. Throughout this season we’ll introduce case studies as well as  guests who reflect community engagement in action.

Episode giveaways:

• NJ Urban News Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance https://njurbannews.com/2024/02/20/shadae-mcdaniel-builds-bridges-provides-opportunities-for-youth-through-the-power-of-performance
• ROI-NJ.com Inclusion through improvisation https://www.roi-nj.com/2022/11/03/education/inclusion-through-improvisation-all-stars-project-finds-fit-in-new-home-at-gateway-slideshow/
• Newark Venture Partners https://allstars.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/19-0306-Newark-Venture-Partners-article-featuring-Shadae.pdf
• All Stars Project Empowers Youth Through Performance https://www.gilead.com/stories/all-stars-project-empowers-youth-through-performance
• Jets Host Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids Green & White Rookies Met with Police Officers, Young Inner-City Adults as Part of Rookie Program Officers from the NYPD and Newark PD came to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center to interact with the rookies and young inner-city adults to try and improve police-community relations. https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-host-operation-conversation-cops-kids
• Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwsHbYixRoaKNI1ODjXwt2_49uduaiJH
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