HELLO, I'M
Shania Childress
Student . Entrepreneur . Humanitarian
Shania Childress
Founder of the Open Closets for the Homeless Project™
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CEO at YANY Beauty
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Currently completing my undergraduate education in Biology.
About Me
Shania Childress is a college student attending The University of West Alabama and currently has a 3.3 GPA. She is pursuing her 2nd undergraduate degree in biology to prepare for grad school as a molecular science major. Shania is a natural humanitarian where she spends much of her time serving free meals to children and mentoring younger girls.
Shania is the founder of the Open Closets for the Homeless Project™, where she builds outdoor closet structures stocked with personal care items for homeless citizens. She is the CEO of YANY™ a beauty brand and boutique.
Shania is a young social changer having received grants from Sodexo and The Pollination Project for her works. In 2016, Shania was awarded the bronze Presidential Service Award under the Obama Administration for her volunteer efforts. In 2017, she was selected to attend the Black Girls Lead Conference and the Black Girls Rock Awards with Founder Beverly Bond, and in 2018 she was a nominee at The RICE Awards as Youth Achiever of the Year. In her free time, she hangs with her friends, enjoys movies, and her favorite pastime is shopping.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2019 – Present
The University of West Alabama – AL; Class of 2021
Bachelors of Science; Biology
GPA: 3.3/4.0
January, 2015 – Present
YANY Beauty, Chief Executive Officer
2018 – Present
Columbia Southern University – AL; Class of 2019
Associate of Science; Healthcare Sciences & Biology
GPA: 3.5/4.0
2014 – 2017
Hampton High School – GA, Class of 2017
Early Graduate
July, 2016 – 2019
Dream It Forward Foundation, Mentor & Program Assistant
January, 2018 – 2019
Childress Group LLC, Administrative Assistant
​Projects
Open Closets for the Homeless™
Open Closets for the Homeless™ Project, is a social change project founded by Shania that focuses on alleviating the financial burden on homeless and impoverished citizens to obtain person care necessities while keeping their dignity in tact. The project consists of outdoor closet structures stocked with personal care items for homeless citizens to take as they need including toothpaste, toothbrushes, wipes, q-tips and more. In order to further my reach I am seeking businesses that will sponsor the cost of building the closet, including the initial stock of items. Also, businesses, property owners, schools, and other organizations that will allow a structure to be installed on their property. And, individuals and businesses who want to volunteer to help build the structure and perform regular upkeep, and/or supplies items once the closets are installed. If you want to get involved please click a button below.
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Business
YANY Beauty™
YANY Beauty™ is a socially conscience luxury cosmetic brand and beauty retailer.
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Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Student Honor Roll
President's Volunteer Service Award Recipient
Black Girls Lead Participant
The Pollination Project Grant Recipient
Sodexo Feed the Hungry Grant Recipient
Dream Global Mentoring & Fellowship Program Fellow
Interests
EVERYDAY LIFE
Shopping
Social Media
Travel
Fine Dining
Movie Buff
Spending time with Friends & Family