Shun Tucker-Allen (she/her) serves as the Director of Faith Community Engagement at New Disabled South. Shun, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, is a dedicated community-driven advocate and organizer. Drawing from her deep-rooted faith and extensive experience, she has developed an organizing approach that blends faith-based strategies with a strong passion for empowering others. Her work is especially centered on serving rural and underserved communities, where she focuses on building lasting relationships and creating sustainable change by working alongside communities to craft and implement intentional strategies to empower them to advocate for the change that they want to see.

Shun is a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, where she earned a degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Religious Studies. She further honed her expertise by earning a Master of Public Safety, specializing in Emergency Management.

Outside of her professional endeavors, she values spending quality time with her loved ones. She enjoys immersing herself in historical documentaries, sacred texts and exploring the beauty and culture of rural communities. Shun’s passion for community, service, and faith continues to drive her work and her commitment to uplifting those in need.