SaShay Butler, M.Ed (she/they) is an interdisciplinary youth-development professional. They hold a Master’s in Youth Development from UIC. SaShay’s lived experiences as a First-Generation and/or Lower-Income (FGLI) undergraduate student from rural South Carolina sparked her commitment to servant leadership and helping folks reach their ideal version of success. As an Assistant Director of Student Enrichment Services at Northwestern University, SaShay supports FGLI students, international and LGBTQIA+ students. Before this, she worked for various nonprofits as an AmeriCorps VISTA, adult educator, workshop facilitator and program manager working at the intersection of social justice, mental health, advocacy and creative arts.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashay-butler-m-ed-6431775a/