Shayna Zayac

Dynamic engagement professional & collaborator & with 17 years of progressive experience within nonprofit and higher education. Enthusiastic and skilled in fact based decision making, project management, event management, relationship management, volunteerism and optimizing mission-driven organizational initiatives. Transformative communicator & collaborator adept at building rapport with diverse audiences, and cultivating lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues, partners, clients, and community members. Core competencies in customer service, creating processes and timelines, managing expectations, problem solving, cross team collaboration, partner relationships, program development, volunteer management, and communication.

Variety The Children's Charity of Pittsburgh VMB Board Member/Co-Chair

• New volunteer initiative created in February 2024 to engage community members who with to further Variety's mission of empowering children with disabilities to live life to the fullest by providing life-changing mobility and communication equipment to ensure the most vulnerable kids are not longer left out and left behind.

Cure JM (Juvenile Myositis) Committee Pittsburgh Chapter, Member. 

• Attend monthly meetings to plan first Ever Pittsburgh based fundraiser. Secure sponsorships, venue, silent auction items and event attendees to raise awareness in the Pittsburgh region.

Bender Leadership Academy, Volunteer. 

• Interface with Highschool Juniors and Seniors with different abilities from local high schools. Attend four quarterly classes to deliver training and prepare students with disabilities for the world of work., Maintaining strong attendance, demonstrating honesty and integrity, exhibiting a positive attitude and taking initiative, presenting a professional appearance, creating an articulate resume, conducting an engaging interview, remaining accountable at work, collaborating on teams, respecting diversity, standing up to bullying and building self- confidence.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Children’s Trust, Volunteer.

• Participate in opportunities for engaged (pooled) philanthropy. Support innovative research and programs at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC. Volunteer to serve Children who visit Children’s Hospital for care. Support children and their families at on-going patient focused special events (i.e. Free Care Fund Telethon). Network and connect with like-minded peers who have an interest in giving back to the community. Expand on social and professional network.