Empowering you to build
authentic connections
that drive your success
Shana Sumers is a powerhouse in connection, confidence, and community building - helping professionals and organizations build networks that work. She brings clear frameworks and lived expertise that helps people grow their influence and deepen their connections for impactful growth.
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Meet Shana
Hello and welcome! My name is Shana Sumers, and I’m a speaker, community builder, workshop facilitator, coach and co-host of the Bad Queers podcast.
Years ago, I packed up and moved across the country to join an LGBTQ+ dating app as their community manager. I believed in the mission so much that I dove right in, helping expand the platform from 8 to 28 communities that centered people’s identities, interests, and support needs. It opened my eyes to the power of intentional space and the role connection plays in how people thrive. This was just the beginning.
Formerly, a Senior Manager at HubSpot, where I launched and led Black@INBOUND, the company’s first professional community for Black talent, growing it by over 400% in six months. That success evolved into The Spot Community, a global platform for professionals, businesses and founders from the Black and Latine Community. I also led conference activations and managed partnerships with brands like LinkedIn and Chase Ink, booked large scale speakers like Dr. Yvette Noel-Schure, Marcus Collins and Morgan DeBaun and tripled event engagement year-over-year.
Today I am a speaker, workshop facilitator and career coach empowering emerging tech and creative professionals on how to build powerful, authentic relationships that grow their careers. My goal is to help folks connect with confidence and clarity without having to shrink or code-switch.
When I’m not speaking, you can find me dancing in the end zone after a football touchdown, hyping up creators online, or podcasting. I’d love to be part of your next event and show your audience how to grow their network and drive impact without losing themselves.
