Shaunda Ragland
About Shaunda Ragland
Shaunda Ragland serves as the Director of Education and Training at the Public Risk Management Association, where she oversees program development and speaker coordination for conferences. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia State University and a Master of Public Administration from American University.
Current Role at PRIMA
Shaunda Ragland serves as the Director of Education and Training at the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for selecting and coordinating keynote speakers and session presenters for PRIMA's conferences. She leads the development and execution of contracts with vendors and acts as a staff liaison for PRIMA's education and conference planning committees. Additionally, she prepares financial reports for education programs and creates and monitors the education budget.
Professional Background
Prior to her current position, Shaunda Ragland held various roles in the education and training sector. She worked as the Center Director at Huntington Learning Center in 2014 for seven months. She also served as an Associate in Education and Training at the National Association of Counties from 2014 to 2015. Her experience includes six years as a Program Associate at the American Political Science Association, focusing on education, professional development, and diversity initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Shaunda Ragland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia State University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration from American University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2011. Her academic background equips her with the necessary skills to lead educational initiatives and manage training programs effectively.
Key Responsibilities
In her role at PRIMA, Shaunda Ragland is responsible for hiring, mentoring, and leading instructional, administrative, and volunteer staff to achieve program goals. She conducts program reviews and analyses to ensure that targets are met and exceeded. Additionally, she identifies and establishes key public/private partnerships to enhance PRIMA's educational offerings.