Shaunelle Wall-Marshall, alumna of Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain and Barry University (BU) in Miami, is continuing the mission of the Dominican Order – which is the spirit of giving and service.
Her face should be recognisable to more than just a few as she has graced local newspapers and TV ads on several occasions. She is also a national judo champion and former captain of the Holy Name Convent football team.
[caption id="attachment_1005754" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Showing off Barry University T-shirts, these university hopefuls pose with director of recruitment and outreach at Barry University, Miami, Shaunelle Wall-Marshall, at the US Embassy and Canadian Commission's Career Fair, Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain.
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Wall-Marshall now resides in Miami where she works as the director of recruitment and outreach at Barry University, Miami, where she graduated.
Last November, at a college fair at Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, held by the US Embassy and EducationUSA, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada and EduCanada, the university was represented by the Trinidadian.
It was easy to spot her information table, as it was always crowded. While listening to her promote the university, it was easy to understand why so many people crowded the space. The passion for what she does is evident in her voice.
Wall-Marshall said, "It was during the fair that I felt like life came full circle and I was eager to be able to offer the same opportunity of higher education that was given to me at Hilton (Trinidad), during a fair many years ago. I was elated at the opportunity because I wanted to help people understand that higher education is within their reach.
"When I learned that BU was founded by the same Dominican Order of Sisters as Holy Name, I packed my bags and went to Miami. I immediately fell in love with the diverse student population and the warmth of the staff. Twenty years later, I'm still there.
[caption id="attachment_1005753" align="alignnone" width="1024"] University hopefuls pose with director of recruitment and outreach at Barry University, Miami, Shaunelle Wall-Marshall, at left, at the US Embassy and Canadian Commission's Career Fair, Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain.
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"Holy Name instils in you that sense of service, belonging, involvement and leadership. I never regretted being a prefect, vice-captain of my house St Roses, and the captain of the school’s football team. BU continued to nurture and grow that seed that was planted then."
While pursuing her bachelor's degree in psychology with a specialisation in industrial organisational psychology, she was a resident assistant, worked for the Phone-a-thon, and was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Student Association (TTSA). As part of her role with TTSA, she ensured that every TT festival was represented.
"My involvement with TTSA opened the opportu
