Shanin Bennefield

Shanin Bennefield is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in account operations and recruitment. Currently serving as an Account Operations Specialist at Sallie Mae since October 2022, Shanin also holds roles related to equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as fraud prevention and talent acquisition. Prior experience includes working as an Admissions Representative at Dawn Career Institute and a Recruiting Assistant at Albright College, where responsibilities included structuring recruiting areas and managing databases. Shanin has demonstrated leadership as an Assistant Football Coach at both Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and South Charleston High School, focusing on player mentorship and skill development. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from West Virginia State University.