Shayonna Huley, California State Channel Islands
Shayonna Huley is a first generation student attending Channel Island State University. She is currently working towards a major in political science with a double minor in business and communications. On campus, Shayonna is seen upholding many responsibilities such as mentoring to first year peers as well as Black and African American students. Shayonna has also been a part of the Black Student Union board on campus for two years now, serving as the Officer of Social Marketing. On a wider scale, Shayonna has been the student coordinator for the annual Ebony Ball on campus, to celebrate and uplift black life. Shayonna has been exploring and developing her research skills with multiple professors on her campus. Currently she is working on coding county HR policy documents to analyze the accessibility for people with different neurotypes. Shayonna is planning to present her findings in her search at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Western Political Science Association this upcoming spring. After graduating Shayonna is planning to further her academic career by pursuing a doctoral degree in political science. She is passionate in her hopes to represent marginalized people groups and individuals through her own experiences and connections.