Shawn is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from Midlothian High School. Shawn is very passionate about advocating for disability rights not just in Virginia but at the Federal level also, while also working to educate elected officials on issues important to the Disability Community. Over the years, Shawn has served on several nonprofit boards in many different capacities. He is a graduate of Partners In Policymaking and the VA-LEND Program. Family is very important to him, and he loves his niece and nephew. He loves to travel and explore new places and cultures. He has also started working towards his dream of owning and running his own DJ business. In his role as an advocate, his motto is “People with Disabilities Have Many Different Talents and Abilities. Give Us A Chance and We Will Show You All That We Can Do!”