Shaina was born in Jennings, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Human Movement Science. Shaina is a member of an national honor fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi. She is a dedicated volunteer that has worked with several iHope programs over the last three years and has also participated in several international mission trips (Potchefstroom, South Africa and Nueva Rosita, Mexico). Her life time passion is making a difference in the lives of others.