​Experience

Shadae brings 15 years of global health experience, having worked across five continents to improve the health and wellbeing of women and children worldwide. Before her role at Cornerstone, she led pediatric care studies in Kenya, developed protocols, managed study files, and contributed to publications at the University of Washington. While worked at the START Center, she consulted on global health projects for the Gates Foundation. In addition, at Georgetown University Hospital, she managed operations to support programmatic goals. Her leadership and expertise reflect her dedication to advancing global health and empowering others.

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She held her senior-most leadership position as President of the Washington County Commission for Women, representing over 76,000 women across nine municipalities. During her tenure, she led the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, having previously served as Vice President and Commissioner.

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Shadae has served on several boards, including as a Founding Board Member of The Brighter Horizon, a Board Member of Primetime for Women, and a member of the Maryland Maternal Health Task Force. She was also a Board Member for Hagerstown Birth. Her diverse leadership roles reflect her dedication to empowering women and addressing critical issues affecting communities locally and globally.

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Education

Shadae holds dual master’s degrees from the University of Washington, a Master of Public Health with a specialization in Global Women, Adolescent, and Child Health (Global WACh) and a Master of Public Administration focused on International Development Policy and Management. During her time at the University of Washington, she was recognized with multiple fellowships and awards for her academic excellence and commitment to global health and social justice, including the UW Graduate School Distinguished Thesis Award (Finalist), the Oscar Gish Social Justice & Equity Award, the Thomas Francis Jr. Global Health Fellowship, and the Grayston-Day Endowed Fellowship.​ She also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Service

Shadae’s commitment to service includes volunteering with the Peace Corps in Fiji and supporting maternal and child health initiatives through the March of Dimes and Mary’s Center. She has also tutored refugees with the International Rescue Committee and contributed to housing projects with Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build.