Shanta plays a critical role in enhancing the department’s public image, driving recruitment efforts, and fostering professional development to build a skilled and dedicated workforce.

Shanta has served the State of Georgia since 2006, including with the Department of Community Supervision since its inception in 2015. Prior to her career with DCS, she served in various capacities with the Georgia Department of Corrections. Throughout her career, Shanta has demonstrated a deep passion for improving the criminal justice system, particularly in community supervision and professional development, taking on several key leadership roles within the department to enhance operations and service delivery.

In addition to her role at DCS, Shanta serves as a Commission Member for the Georgia Commission for Family Violence, working to address family violence and promote policies that improve safety and well-being for families in Georgia.

Shanta holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Strayer University. She has completed professional development programs including the University of Georgia’s Corrections Leadership Institute and the APPA Leadership Institute. Shanta’s commitment to professional growth and advancing community corrections is further demonstrated by her active memberships in key professional organizations such as APPA, the Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision, and the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice.