FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2021 – The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders has announced that Shawna Rosenweig, Chief Strategy Officer of Camp Fire National Headquarters, has been elected a member of the association’s National Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shawna Rosenzweig to our National Board of Directors,” said Gina Warner, President and CEO, NAA. “Her experiences and insight will add valuable perspectives to the Board as they work to amplify NAA’s mission and the future of the afterschool profession.”
From the Middle East to Sesame Street, Shawna has spent two decades working in the field of Positive Youth Development, bringing with her expertise in curriculum design, civic engagement, and program quality improvement in out-of-school-time and camp settings. Shawna joined Camp Fire in June 2012. In her current role as Chief Strategy Officer, she is responsible for the development and implementation of Camp Fire’s strategic initiatives, manages affiliate program and support services, and diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. Shawna holds a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education & Applied Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara.
An estimated 10.2 million young people participate in afterschool programs each year and the industry employs an estimated 850,000 professionals and leaders. NAA is the professional membership association that fosters positive youth outcomes by supporting, developing, and advocating for afterschool professionals and leaders.
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Contact:
Gina Warner
gwarner@naaweb.org
504.460.5107
