Breaking Barriers: Real Connections

Meet Shanie Mohamed, the driving force behind economic development in the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. As Director of Economic Development, she leads 'Connect,' the chamber's entrepreneurial and economic development division, crafting innovative projects and programs to uplift NEPA. With her IBM certification in Enterprise Design Thinking, Shanie orchestrates collaborative initiatives to bridge skills gaps and elevate the regional workforce. Her dedication to people, design, and social innovation fuels business expansion and addresses societal and economic challenges head-on. Beyond her chamber role, Shanie serves on multiple boards, including Dress for Success Luzerne County and Penn’s Northeast, and advises the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine PAsmart STEM Medical Pathway Program. Recognized for her leadership, she received the 2023 Wilkes-Barre NAACP Freedom Fund Diversity Leadership Award and is currently a fellow of the Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship Program. Shanie talks with us about the importance of real connections and how they help us break barriers. Connect with Shanie -https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaniemohamed/ Check out our other Empower eposides at www.solesisterspodcast.com