Educator. Visionary. Leader. Shuana Tucker-Sims, Ph.D. exemplifies a life of learning, service and commitment to excellence. As Chief Talent Officer for the CT State Department of Education, Shuana has oversight of the Bureau of Educator Standards & Certification, the Bureau of Educator Effectiveness, the Office of Dyslexia & Reading Disabilities and all education diversification initiatives. Her ultimate goal is to develop all educators to their fullest potential specifically in the areas of equity and diversity while ensuring educational excellence for students. Her career in education and human resources has spanned over 25 years at the local, state and national levels including the Educational Leadership Department at University of Connecticut and the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.