Shawnee Meek

Shawnee Meek, MA-HRM, SHRM-CP, PAHR, is an Assistant Professor of Instruction of Management and the Assistant Director and Executive Coach of Emerging Leaders at Ohio University.

She specializes in teaching strategic business communication, organizational behavior, and leadership, with research interests in happiness and leadership.

Shawnee provides training in positive workplace culture, leadership, communication, and executive presence to national and international partners such as Sogeti, LAIOB, Global Cooling, and GallopNYC.

Her dedication to developing others and improving communities is evident in her approach to student success rooted in positive psychology and the use of positive psychology interventions.

As a SHRM certified professional, Shawnee Meek holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication from Kennesaw State University.

Prior to her current role, Shawnee worked for the Board of Trustees and President at Ohio University.

In her free time, Shawnee enjoys various adventures including the performing arts, reading, biking, ziplining, rock climbing, dancing, Zumba, traveling, and hiking in locations such as Sedona, the Appalachian Trail, and the Great Wall of China.