About Shana K. Benford
MICRO-BIO
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Founder and Executive: Advancing Holistic Wellness through Education and Empowerment
EXPERIENCE
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Flourishing Vitality, LLC
- Founder and Chief Wellness Consultant
- April 2025 to Present
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NSELA (National Science Education Leaders Association)
- Member and VESELS Mentor
- September 2023 to Present
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Project Scientist
- Chief Program and Impact Officer
- July 2022 to September 2024
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Project Scientist
- Vice President of Education
- May 2022 to July 2022
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Lewis University
- Professor, University Supervisor, Noyce Scholars Faculty, STEM Teacher Mentor
- College of Education and Social Sciences/Secondary Science Education
- December 2018 to May 2022
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Illinois Public Schools
- High School STEM Teacher and Leader
- Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- August 2007 to August 2016
EDUCATION
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NUHS
- NMD- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program
- September 2025 to Present
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UIUC
- Doctoral Program (ABD)
- August 2021 to Present
Technology Specialist; Learning Design and Leadership; Diversity and Equity
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Northwestern University
- Master of Science in Education and Social Policy
- 2008 to 2010
Secondary Science Education
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Purdue University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
DISCIPLINES
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Organizational Leadership
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Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods
Interests
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Organizational Evaluation
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Organizational Leadership
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Equity In Education
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Learning Design And Leadership
Languages
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English