Facilitators

Shonda Hollowell Burrus is the chief equity officer for Paducah Public Schools.  She oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of the district's equity team and staff diversity team.  Hollowell Burrus also assists the district and schools in resolving education and diversity issues affecting educators, students, parents and the community. 

Before serving in this role, Hollowell Burrus was assistant principal and dean of students at Paducah Tilghman High School.  She earned a Master of Arts degree in both education administration and educational counseling.

Photo courtesy Paducah Life Magazine and Photographer Thomas Steward

Lynsi Barnhill has served on the United Way of Western Kentucky board since 2019. She works at Paducah Public Schools as the director of Food and Nutrition Services.  Lynsi says, “The impact of United Way’s critical services provide equitable, authentic care for our community.”