Lateefah Shakir
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced Family & Community Engagement professional with a record of building partnerships between schools, families, and government agencies. Skilled in program coordination, parent involvement, stakeholder communication, and resource recovery to strengthen educational access and family support. Proven ability to manage staff operations, lead outreach initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes in fast‑paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Assistant & Educational Liaison
Chairman Sharif Street - 3rd Senatorial District
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented family engagement activities across 250+ schools and early learning centers.
- Supervised outreach initiatives connecting families with school administrators and community resources.
- Developed communication strategies to increase parent involvement and strengthen school‑community partnerships.
- Partnered with instructional leaders and elected officials to resolve resource gaps and improve constituent services.
Registered Unclaimed Property Finder (Independent)
Pennsylvania Department of Treasury
01.2020 - Current
- Provided case management support to families reclaiming over $1.5M in financial resources, reducing barriers to participation in school and community programs.
- Guided constituents through complex documentation processes with empathy and efficiency, strengthening trust in public services.
- Utilized investigative techniques and databases to identify unclaimed property held by financial institutions and businesses.
Chief of Staff
PA House of Representatives – 190th & 195th Legislative Districts
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Directed staff operations, hiring, and training to support legislative and community programs.
- Prepared and distributed information to stakeholders about district initiatives, policies, and family engagement programs.
- Represented the office at community functions, strengthening trust between schools, families, and elected officials.
- Oversaw district‑wide projects, aligning office goals with community needs and long‑term plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Organizational Leadership
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With DEI&B Track
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Family & Community Engagement
- Parent Involvement & Governance
- Stakeholder Relations & Outreach
- Program Coordination & Implementation
- Community Partnership Development
- Staff Supervision & Training
Certification
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B)
- HR Management
- The Four Pillars of Constituent Service – PA House of Representatives
- Upstander Training Against Domestic Terrorism & Targeted Violence – Muslim/Jewish Advisory Council
- Vaccine Information Champion Training – Philly Counts
Timeline
Special Assistant & Educational Liaison
Chairman Sharif Street - 3rd Senatorial District
12.2022 - Current
Registered Unclaimed Property Finder (Independent)
Pennsylvania Department of Treasury
01.2020 - Current
Chief of Staff
PA House of Representatives – 190th & 195th Legislative Districts
04.2019 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Organizational Leadership
Peirce College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With DEI&B Track
Peirce College