Shirnetta J. Harrell graduated from Shaw University where she served as Miss Shaw University 2012-2013 and received her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Shirnetta also became a member of the Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during her journey at Shaw University. She later graduated from Alabama A&M University where she completed the Advanced Standing Program. As a result, she obtained her Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Community Mental Health. 

 

Her nonprofit experience is rooted in her multi-faceted experiences as a social worker who practiced in various settings. Shirnetta is widely recognized. She is a sought-after speaker with numerous of accolades and stories to tell. Shirnetta's work with NWNG is about more than providing hygiene products. It's about restoring dignity and hope to women and girls in their darkest hours.

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North Carolina Honors & Recognition

• North Carolina Courage, Lenovo Community Award, 2025

• Cary Magazine, Women of Western Wake Honoree, 2025

• Raleigh Magazine, Millennial Maverick Honoree, 2025

• WRAL’s Viewer Choice Award, Woman of the Year Top 5 Finalist, 2024

• United Way of the Greater Triangle, 10 to Watch, 2023

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Regional Award, "Uplifting Our Local Community" 2023

• Spectrum News - Everyday Hero, 2021

 

Community Service & Memberships​

• Leadership North Carolina - Class 32, Class Speaker (Present - 2025)

• Leadership Triangle - Goodmon Fellow (Present - 2022)

• Director of Women’s Ministry, Vision Church (2018-2022)

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Member (Present - 2011)