Shani Saxon
Shani Saxon
Biography
Shani Saxon is interested in research on social justice, sexual abuse, and complex trauma resilience in Black women, specifically the intersections of race, class, and gender. Shani’s ongoing research focuses on the disparities of mental health accessibility and experiences of Black women with severe mental health diagnoses using ethnographic research and narrative analysis. Additionally, she continues to work on social welfare policy and programs concerning health disparities that disproportionately impact Black women. A passionate activist of social justice, Shani is committed to helping under-served populations and communities achieve their potential through advocacy, equity, and inclusion platforms.