Shacara Telemaque

Background

About Shacara Telemaque

You don’t know what you don’t know….until someone asks a question that highlights the knowledge gap." This is a common theme I experienced as a young adult and have observed throughout my 10 years working in higher education and non-profit spaces. As the first in my family to go to college, I thought the hardest part was over after being accepted into my dream college. Little did I know how many steps it would take to transition into and graduate from a higher education institution. Luckily, I had a support network that taught me how to navigate unfamiliar systems so that I could make the best choice for myself and my family. Since then, I have been inspired to take on roles where I can influence the actions of others by encouraging them to make well-informed decisions. I hope to motivate and guide people to reflect on their personal, social, academic, and financial interests in order to successfully navigate life’s journeys.