Shay has lived in Back of the Yards her entire life. She has consistently worked in the community she is from to build up those who have experienced trauma and violence. Prior to becoming the Outreach Supervisor, Shay was an Outreach Worker for two years in Back of the Yards. As a parent raising teenage sons in the community, Shay knows first-hand how important it is to show love and bring opportunities to those around her. Prior to working for Nonviolence Chicago she was the Inventory Team Lead for RGIS Inventory for 16 years. Prior to this, she was incarcerated for over two years, during which she determined to turn her life around.