ABOUT SHEA
Meet LaShea Coney
Founder of Shea Heals LLC and Shea Coaching & Consulting (SCC)
"I'm an educator, mentor, nonprofit leader, technology professional, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and communities access opportunities, overcome barriers, and move forward."
"My experiences didn’t happen by chance — they prepared me for this work."
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESOURCES. REAL CHANGE.
Experience That Builds Bridges
More than 20 years of experience across education, technology, workforce development, nonprofit leadership, and community services—all focused on helping people access opportunities and move forward.
Education & Training
Associate degrees in Human Services and Information Technology, with bachelor's studies in General Studies (Human Services. Continued professional development in technology, education, and community services.
Nonprofit Leadership
Founded and operated a nonprofit organization for several years, developing educational, technology, mentoring, and community support programs.
Technology Experience
Professional technology experience with Verizon; hardware and software training through Fayetteville Technical Community College; previously earned CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications (now expired).
Workforce Development
Coordinated Summer Works and supported On-the-Job Training opportunities, helping youth and adults access hands-on workplace experience, career readiness, and financial literacy education.
Education & Mentoring
Taught in private schools in Georgia, provided teaching and educational outreach through the University of Georgia Extension office, and served as a Human Services peer mentor at Trident Technical College.
Community & Outreach
Worked with a Charleston-area community action organization, supporting community resource navigation, employment and education services, utility assistance, and referrals.
Why I Built SCC
I built Shea Coaching & Consulting because I understand what it's like to face barriers, need support, and not know where to begin. Through more than 20 years of experience in education, technology, nonprofit leadership, and workforce development, along with my own life experiences,
I've seen how difficult it can be for people to reach the resources they need. Sometimes the resources already exist. What's missing is the bridge that helps people reach them.
That's why I created SCC: to remove barriers, build bridges, and connect individuals and communities with practical support and opportunities. One brick at a time.
What Inspires Me
My greatest inspiration is my family—my children and grandchildren. Becoming a mother at a young age taught me responsibility, determination, and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation.
Over the years, I've helped my children navigate school, college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), and important life decisions. Watching them pursue their education and achieve their goals reminds me why access to information and support matters. My faith has carried me through difficult seasons, and my experiences have taught me that our circumstances do not have to define our future.
Today, my family, the people I've mentored, and the communities I've served continue to inspire me to build bridges, open doors, and create opportunities for others.
The legacy I want to leave isn't simply what I've accomplished. It's how many people I've helped move forward.
