Shani J. Penn accepted the number two decision- making position in Detroit in April 2013. She brings dynamic leadership and over 12 years of corporate experience to her position of chief of staff to emergency manager Kevyn Orr. Some of the key initiatives she is leading in this role are blight removal and the city’s solid waste restructuring.
Previously, Penn served as dealer relations manager at Chrysler Financial Corporation (CFC) where she was the liaison between the dealership owners and Chrysler. Working for CFC gave her the opportunity to work in both New York and Chicago in various management positions which helped her build the skills to begin serving in her prior role as chief of staff to Detroit City Councilman James Tate at the age of 32.
Shani Penn is a graduate of Western Michigan University, active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a 2010 Congressional Black Caucus Boot Camp alumnae, and 2011 Michigan Political Leadership alumnae. She is a member of the Southwest Solutions Housing Board and the Detroit Institute of Arts Authority Board.
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