BJ Shaneman is a positive and strong community nurse advocate. The first Native American/Black female student to attend the nursing program at the University of Virginia, she graduated with honors. She continued her education in nursing, sociology, and psychology by attending Coppin State University and Catonsville Community College with several degrees obtained.
Now retired, BJ volunteers her time, health care skills, and knowledge, providing free health care services and is the accredited developer and/or founder for several community health care programs. She wears many hats to bring and to assure partnerships of health care services will benefit the community residents and clients she serves.