Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs

Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs


Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs is the Founder of New Image Youth Center (NIYC) in Orlando, FL. At the age of 21, Shanta founded NIYC the with only $1,500.00 and eight children. Shanta now helps mentor over 65 children a day in the Parramore Community. Shanta has received her Master’s, and In 2015 Shanta completed her doctorate in Theology, with the emphasis on Leadership. Shanta has been the null of many awards including; the Bank of America Hero Award in 2007, the NBA, 2008 Orlando Magic Maker Award, the 2011 L’Oreal Women of Worth top 10 nominee and winning the National Title Miss Corporate America in 2009. Ms Barton-Stubs is the first African American woman to win this title. Shanta is a Licensed Therapist, a certified Success Coach, a Speaker and the founder of Under Construction Empowerment Services, an agency that guides individuals to success in reaching their goals.