Shay Elletha Bankston

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

• Licensed Independent Social Worker – State of Ohio
• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Management Certification
• Development of curriculum that focuses on habilitation, skill building, and cognitive functioning for persons diagnosed with developmental disabilities for the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Development of independent living curriculum for youth receiving foster care services and are preparing to emancipate from the child welfare system
• Development and facilitation of “independent living” program that educates youth receiving foster care services and are nearing the age of emancipation, of educational and vocational opportunities. Youth participating in this program receive the following services: visit local colleges and universities, receive information regarding vocational and technical programs, assistance in understanding and completing financial aid forms, assistance in identifying available scholarships and funding sources, and assistance in applying for aid provided by social welfare programs.

• Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
• Food for Thought – Board Member
• Member of the Lucas County Foster Parent Association

• Director Social Work Department Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 2018-Present
• Social Work Instructor (FT) Department of Human Services The University of Toledo 2801 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390 2015-Present
• Social Work Instructor (FT) Department of Human Services Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0001 2012-2015
• Adjunct Instructor Social Work Department Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd Sylvania, Ohio 43560 2012
• Graduate Assistant Educational Foundations and Leadership Policy Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0001 2010-2012
• Department Leader: Graduate Student Orientation 2011
• Department Senator: Graduate Student Senate 2010

• The Salvation Army Distributed food and hygiene supplies Assisted in the completion of rental assistance and utility application Community Outreach 2001
• Lagrange Elementary School – Tutoring Services Provided educational services to at risk youth, grades 4-6, attending an inner city elementary school 2002
• The Aurora House Coordinated fundraising events (car washes...) to engage youth in meaning educational activities such as the Toledo Art Museum 2002
• Lucas County Children Services Amongst the first group of social work students at The University of Toledo to participate in pilot program that allowed students to complete one year of internship at Lucas County Children Services and upon successful completion be hired Was offered employment in June of 2004 2003-2004
• Unison Behavioral Health Group Completed Diagnostic assessments, individual therapy sessions, and facilitated group Therapy (Sex Offenders Group, Domestic Violence) 2005-2006
• Service Provides mentorship services for youth in the Lucas County foster care system

• Welfare Policy (Specifically Reform)
• Educational Policy (No Child Left Behind)
• Health Care
• Social Policy (Holding parents accountable)
• Child Welfare Policies
• Child Welfare System