Shanteashia Harris El is a graduate of Henniger High School and holds two nursing degrees: a bachelors of science from the University of Rochester and a masters of science from Upstate Medical University. She currently works as a nurse practitioner.
She has volunteered her time at Moorish Science Temple of America and in the past, with the Big Brother Big Sister Program.
She would like to see articles of religious, political, cultural, food (recipes) and health content featured in The Stand.