Shawn Y. Holmes
Shawn Y. Holmes, DMD, PhD, is the founder & co-owner of The YOU In You Consulting, where she offers consulting, advising, coaching and a listening ear to educators who create wellness, holistic healing and trauma-informed classes to change people’s lives. With 30 years of experience in Education, Shawn rejects standard ways of operating with a strong sense of care and compassion. Her holistic approach to learning is grounded in trauma-informed mindfulness practices and she embodies these practices as a consultant. Ensuring that people are treated justly and that everyone has equitable opportunities are essential for Shawn and this was the spark for her to earn a PhD in science education at North Carolina State University. Prior to teaching Shawn was a dentist. Treating HIV/AIDS and other medically compromised patients in Philadelphia and the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana, West Africa. This is where her journey began to thread dentistry and education together, as an assistant clinical profession for dental and dental hygiene programs. As a member of the National Stuttering Association, Shawn uses her voice to bring awareness and advocacy to #WeStutter a common speech disorder that is uncommon to society’s understanding or acceptance. Shawn is driven in her purpose by her son who is a guiding example of how to be conscientious and brave. Shawn is a dual citizen of the US and Canada, currently residing in Victoria, BC.
