We are proud to introduce Shamika Naidu as our new Administrative Assistant. Working with Nicole Christensen, Shamika helps manage the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of our organization. Shamika has a hand in a wide variety of The Children’s Room’s internal and external operations each day. From information management and technology to billing, human resources, and facilities, she is a skilled administrator who helps to ensure that all aspects of The Children’s Room run smoothly.
“It is wonderful having Shamika on our team,” said Nancy Frumer Styron, TCR Clinical Director and Interim Executive Director. “Not only does Shamika’s work have a direct impact on so many aspects of our services and our philanthropy, her warmth and positive energy are assets to us and to those we serve.”
Shamika comes to The Children’s Room with a B.A. in Political Science from Syracuse University with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. She also brings with her a deep love of and commitment to service. She has volunteered for organizations such as Save Darfur and Love 146. Most recently, with a group of peers, she recently incorporated a nonprofit called Starts With A Smile, which focuses on promoting dental/oral hygiene in disadvantaged communities, predominantly within Massachusetts.
When Shamika pursued work after graduating from Syracuse, she knew that she wanted the ability to contribute to work that she believed was imperative. She found it at The Children’s Room.
“The extraordinary focus of TCR is what drew me in. Working in this environment takes a level of attentiveness that I wanted to immerse myself in,” she said. “I value what TCR serves to achieve and I admire the authenticity and passion that resonates within all of the staff and board in furthering TCR’s mission and vision.”
In addition to her work at TCR and her deep commitment to volunteer and social justice work, Shamika loves soccer, rock climbing, camping, reading, and listening to music. She also loves spending time with her friends and family, and her dog, Ace.
Welcome, Shamika! We’re so thankful you’re here!
