Shante’ is the catalyst for positive change consistently paving the way for success among diverse businesses in the construction sector partnering with Samet. With a decade-long tenure as an educator in the Durham public school system Shante’ passion for empowerment and palpable in every endeavor. Leveraging her teaching background, she infuses projects with a drive to up with other strategically guiding teams to meet MWE bid criteria and exceed HUB/MWBE goals, thereby nurturing growth within their teams and resumes alike. Drawing upon her intense project management, Shante's empathetically navigates the challenges faced by minority firms throughout the bidding process and on-site work. After helping others with their businesses, she finds time to nurture and grow her art business StrokesbySMS.