Brianna Shults
Syracuse University - Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education Director of InclusiveU
Syracuse, NY
Brianna Shults is the Director of InclusiveU at the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, which brings students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Syracuse University for a fully inclusive college experience. Brianna established the InclusiveU Internship Program in 2015, which includes student internships and work experiences on campus, as well as employment preparation in the classroom and on the worksite. She has worked to create a student centered approach to individualize a student’s experience and goals, and continues to work to use innovative approaches when assisting students in accessing higher education. Brianna has worked alongside the Syracuse University campus and community to assist in placing students after graduation, achieving a 100% placement rate after the 2019 academic year. She also led the national Employment Affinity group for the Think College organization to assist in forming best practices in the field. Brianna holds degrees in Biology and a Master in Education from Le Moyne College and has received her Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University.