Shakia Gullette Warren

Shakia Gullette Warren is an experienced museum professional, public historian, and community engagement strategist currently pursuing a doctorate in Social Justice Education at the University of Missouri. With well over a decade of experience in the museum field, she has been recognized for her leadership in public history, museum education, and African American heritage preservation. Shakia earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Fisk University and has been honored by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and the Association of Midwest Museums for her contributions to amplifying underrepresented narratives.

She has held key leadership roles, including serving as the inaugural director of the African American History Initiative at the Missouri Historical Society, where she launched the How Did We Get Here conversation series. Previously, as Curator of Exhibitions at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, she curated impactful exhibitions such as Untold Stories: Athletes of Maryland’s Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Shakia’s north star is equity and fostering a workplace of trust, honesty, and integrity. She is a nationally recognized leader in museum education and community engagement, serving on the board of directors for the Association of African American Museums and as a cohort member of the AAAM and Howard University Advanced Executive Training Program. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and enjoys spending time with her husband, Gerald, family, and friends.