Shane Woods

Shane Woods began her career as a middle school science teacher in the Fort Worth ISD. In her 17 years with the district, she held the position of department chair and led the district as the K-12 Science Director. Shane then took on the role as the Senior Director of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas STEM Center of Excellence. Shane now serves as the Executive Director for Girlstart, a nonprofit focused on empowering girls in STEM. She remains active in the education community as a nationally-recognized award-winning leader and speaker in science education, equity in STEM, and leadership. Shane also holds leadership positions in organizations that champion youth development and education such as Dallas Afterschool, American Camp Association, and the Texas Girls Collaborative Project.