Shania’s Speaker Platform

Join Shania as she navigates the depths of adoption, shedding light on its lifelong impact and unique challenges.

Empowerment Through Understanding 

My Manifesto

I am on a mission to revolutionise how we view adoption. Through speaking engagements, I aim to reclaim the adoption narrative, reframe the world’s view on adoption and help adoptees heal.

Join me in reshaping perceptions and embracing the beauty of our journeys. Together, let's redefine adoption.

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Meet Shania: Advocate, Innovator & Speaker

Shania is the innovative Founder and CEO of The Dunbar Project CIC.

Beyond being a speaker, she serves as a catalyst for positive change.

With a background in Clinical Psychology and personal experiences as an adult adoptee, Shania blends academic knowledge with personal insights to shed light on the intricacies of adoption.

Who Shania Works With

  • Social Workers

    Equipping social workers with tools and knowledge to better support adoptees and their families.

  • Mental Health Professionals

    Educating therapists and psychologists about the unique psychological dynamics and challenges faced by adoptees.

  • Educators

    Providing educators with strategies to support adopted students in school settings and create inclusive learning environments.

  • Adoptee Support Groups

    Offering talks to adoptee support groups to foster connection, healing, and empowerment within the adoptee community.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Organisations

    Addressing the intersectionality of adoption with race, ethnicity, and LGBTQ+ identity to promote greater understanding and inclusivity.

  • Policy Makers

    Advocating for adoptee rights and informing policymakers about the needs of adoptees to influence legislation and policy decisions.

  • Charities & Community Organisations

    Collaborating with charities & community organisations to raise awareness about adoption-related issues and promote support services for adoptees and their families.

  • Academic Institutions

    Presenting research and insights on adoption to students, faculty, and researchers in fields such as psychology, social work, and sociology.

Shania’s topics include:

  • Shania delves into understanding and reshaping adoption narratives, shedding light on diverse adoptee experiences.

  • Exploring the deep-seated traumas of maternal separation and developmental challenges, Shania unveils the layers of emotional complexities within adoption.

  • Shania addresses the intricate relationship between mental health and adoption, advocating for comprehensive support systems.

  • Navigating paths to healing and resilience, Shania provides guidance and support for adoptees on their journeys & those supporting them.

  • Shania emphasises the importance of adopting trauma-informed approaches when working with adoptees, fostering understanding and empathy.

  • Shania sheds light on the unique challenges faced by minority adoptees, advocating for inclusivity and representation.

  • Examining the intersection of adoption and Black identity, Shania fosters dialogue and understanding within diverse communities.

  • Shania discusses the complexities and challenges of transracial adoption, promoting awareness and sensitivity.

  • Exploring the intersections of adoption and queer identities, Shania talks about the intersection of queer and adopted identities.

  • Addressing misconceptions and promoting authentic support for adoptees, Shania advocates for genuine understanding and empowerment.

  • Work with Shania to curate a talk that aligns with your mission.

Shania Has Worked With

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