OUR TEAM BEHIND GENONE MOVEMENT

Shalonda Spencer is a national security and cybersecurity professional whose journey reflects perseverance, purpose, and a commitment to service. As a first-generation college graduate, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University, followed by an Executive Master of International Relations from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Her career has spanned national security, foreign affairs, cybersecurity, public policy, and public service, fueled by her belief that education and opportunity can transform not just individual lives, but entire generations. As one of the board members of the GENONE Project and its founder, Shalonda continues to build pathways, strengthen institutions, and inspire others, including emerging national security professionals, to explore possibilities beyond the barriers placed before them.