Shayna Stevens
Shayna Stevens, a Board Member at CAIR - Arizona, lives in Washington, District of Columbia. She is a National Field Organizer with Progressive Democrats of America.
Married to Hamza Elanfassi.
Background
Shayna Stevens is a community organizer and progressive activist born and raised in Arizona, now residing in Washington D.C. Prior to graduating from Northern Arizona University in 2015 with a BS in Secondary Education she began working as the Executive Director of the Arizona Students’ Association (ASA). She was the youngest Executive Director of a statewide student association in history.
During her four years at ASA, she trained hundreds of students in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement; planning and executing statewide issue campaigns, ballot initiative drives and record-breaking voter registration drives.
She also worked as a Program Director for Voice of the People Association mobilizing voters to support an Anti-Dark Money ballot initiative and served as the Voter Outreach Director for the Maricopa County Young Democrats in from 2015-2017. She has volunteered in various capacities on many progressive issue and candidate campaigns including the “Bazta Arpaio” campaign which successfully removed Sheriff Joe Arpaio from office as well as Senator Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign. Additionally, she has served on the board of directors for many organizations including the United States Student Association, One Arizona and CAIR - Arizona.[1]
ASA Personnel
Arizona Students Association, August 2, 2014 ·
With Hamza Elanfassi, Zach Brooks, Bren Pantilione, Elias Miles, Shayna Stevens, Christopher Arthur Carlson, Corey Woods, Lupe Conchas, Patrick Morales and Cesar Aguilar at Arizona Students Association.
Maricopa County Young Democrats
Patrick Morales August 27, 2015;
Maricopa County Young Democrats! and Alumni ! — with Kieran Elia, Sara Mattio, Shayna Stevens, Patrick Morales, Michael Martinez, Kate Gallego, Ruben Gallego and Bren Pantilione.
Stanton connection
Maricopa County Young Democrats August 26, 2015
With Shayna Stevens, and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton.
Interfaith rally
Rabbi-Shmuly Yanklowitz December 15, 2015;
Leading an interfaith rally now on behalf of our children! Our State is ranked 49th and 50th in quality of education and school funding. Unacceptable! We will not be silent until our children are once again our number one priority! — with Jared Brooks, Ryan Gear, Samantha Hill, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, Fred Barlam, Johnny Martin, Rabbi Dean Shapiro and Shayna Stevens.
CAIR training
Arizona Students Association July 11, 2017;
We had a great time at the Bystander Intervention Training hosted by CAIR-Arizona last night. ✊️ — with Patrick Morales, Imraan Siddiqi, Shayna Stevens, Deedra Hill Abboud and Yolanda A. Medina Olague.
Randy Parraz connection
Michael Martinez, January 11, 2016.
With Shayna Stevens, Bren Pantilione, Fred Barlam, Alison Porter and Randy Parraz.
DSA supporter
Isa ONeal July 6, 2017 ·
With Shayna Stevens at Senator Jeff Flake.
Belen Sisa and Shayna Stevens holding Democratic Socialists of America signs.
Warren connection
Shayna Stevens, July 24, 2017.
I JUST MET ELIZABETH WARREN!!!! — at Busboys & Poets Mount Vernon.
Gallego connection
Shayna Stevens, August 23, 2017 near Phoenix, AZ ·
Shayna Stevens, Ruben Gallego, Yolanda A. Medina Olague.
ASA/Garcia
Arizona Students' Association, December 15, 2017 ·
- The highlight of yesterday... Dr. David Garcia! ASA met with Dr. Garcia to discuss how we make higher education more affordable and accessible for all. We discussed education policy that is being drafted for 2018-2020.
- We also discussed Dr. Garcia’s plan to make community colleges in Arizona free! A plan we at ASA, believe can work.
- ASA has worked with Dr. Garcia in different capacities over the years as he is a nationally recognized expert in education research & policy, an ASU professor and now a candidate for Governor of Arizona.
- We’re looking forward to working with Dr. Garcia in the coming weeks. Stay tuned, amazing things are around the corner.
- FreeHigherEd #ASA #ASU — with Kieran Elia, David Garcia, Cesar Aguilar and Shayna Stevens.
Endorsing Garcia
Shayna Stevens, April 12, 2017.
I proudly support David Garcia for Governor. We share one very important thing in common: Our belief that public education is the great equalizer. — with David Garcia at Arizona State Capitol Buildings.
Lobbying Sinema
Johnny Martin December 18, 2017:
With Camaron Stevenson, Shayna Stevens, Natacha Chavez and Dan O'Neal.
Campaigning for Cockburn
Shayna Stevens campaigning for Leslie Cockburn 2018.