Shannon Stubblefield (they/she) is the Data and Research Manager at New Disabled South, where they lead research projects centered on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). With a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences from UCLA Fielding School and a Bachelor’s in Gender Studies, Shannon combines their understanding of public healthcare systems and qualitative research to create meaningful change. They specialize in building partnerships with state agencies, connecting with communities, and sharing impactful findings to push for systemic improvements. Before joining NDS, they worked on organizing and facilitating health programs designed for UCLA students.

A 2023 alum of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Fall Internship Program and the Disability Advocacy Certificate Program, Shannon has also participated in the Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program and served as a Care Fellow with Caring Across Generations. With over seven years of community organizing experience, they are committed to addressing the intersecting challenges of racism, ableism, poverty, and medical neglect, while promoting a culture of care and accessibility.

Shannon identifies as a Black, neuroexpansive, disabled, and asexual person, and their lived experiences fuel their advocacy and research. Based in Los Angeles, California, they love reading Afrofuturism novels, especially those by Octavia Butler, and enjoy taking their dogs on long walks.