Shaleacia “Shay” Shipman is a two-time board-certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist who specializes in providing pediatric healthcare to patients up to age 21 years old.
Shay is committed to providing exceptional healthcare to pediatric patients in the Metro Atlanta area. In her role as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Shay has spent the past five-and-a-half years fostering life-long relationships with her patients and their parents, making her a beloved member of her community and an integral part of her patients’ lives.
In addition to pouring into her patients, Shay also spends much of her time developing future nursing leaders. As an Adjunct Mental Health Professor and Clinical Instructor at Lanier Technical College, Shay has spent the past three years educating prelicensure nursing students and guiding them through their on-site clinical experiences. Additionally, Shay serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, teaching them what it means to be a healthcare provider and demonstrating the heart of a servant leader.
Shay holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Brenau University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Emory University, and she most recently earned an Executive Women’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brenau University in 2024.
Shay is excited to join I Am BEAUTIFUL as a member of the Board of Directors. Her passion for advocating for and inspiring young women makes her a perfect addition to this team, and she hopes to make a lasting impact in this role!
