Shereá D. Burnett, J.D., VSP (she/her) is a dedicated advocate and visionary leader committed to advancing equity for underrepresented communities. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Shereá earned degrees in Political Science and Afro-American Studies, with a minor in Social and Economic Justice. She also earned her Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law.
As a citizen of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Shereá’s Afro-Indigenous heritage profoundly informs her work. Her career centers on building equitable systems, reshaping narratives around marginalized communities, and empowering those communities to lead transformative change.
Her impact spans housing and homelessness, domestic violence advocacy, and child and family welfare. She has directed housing programs and a domestic violence shelter, served as a Child Welfare Social Worker, and advocated for children in foster care as a Guardian ad Litem.
From August 2023 to October 2025, Shereá served as Executive Director of Partners Ending Homelessness in Guilford County, North Carolina. In November 2025, she became President of the United Way of Alamance County. Recognized for her dynamic approach to civic engagement, she also serves as an Adjunct Professor and contributes to community-focused publications.
A strategic problem solver and passionate advocate, Shereá uses her platforms to raise awareness, strengthen communities, and foster meaningful dialogue on pressing social issues.