Driven by success, Shawnette is motivated, enthusiastic and eager to see others succeed. Shawnette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from California State University of Northridge. She is a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Miami from the Master’s of Business Administration Executive Program. With over 20 years of experience in the software development industry, Shawnette continues to leverage her experience as Senior Product Manager to transcend to new heights in technology. Always longing to exercise her left and right brain, Shawnette taps into her creative prowess as CEO of Pink Sapphire Events.

A mother of two academically gifted and athletically talented children, Shawnette is married to retired NFL Right Tackle, Robert Hicks.

Balancing the demands of being a wife, a mother, a career driven professional and being supportive of philanthropic initiatives has taught Shawnette that the only limit to success is what you believe you can achieve.