Dr. Shakira Cain-Bell, is a 1992 Bachelor of Science, 1995 Masters of Public Policy and Administration, 2002 Doctor of Education, and a 2012 Masters of Arts in Sociology graduated of Jackson State University, she is a native of Canton, Mississippi with more than 16 years of experience as a motivational speaker, educator, conference organizer, advisor, compliance officer, community organizer, head start reviewer, college SACS team member, 6th grade teacher, assistant principal, early childhood program developer, early childhood childcare center designer, and an early childhood consultant.
Hinds Community College (HCC) presently employs Dr. Shakira Cain-Bell as the academic dean and adjunct professor of Sociology at the Jackson Campus Academic Technical Center. She is a certified online learning professor through Jackson State University and the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL). She is the former director of the Minority Male Leadership Initiative (M2M). Mrs. Cain-Bell was the first assistant professor hired in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at Jackson State University. She is a former Danya certified compliance officer in the fields of early childhood, health, disability services, nutrition, and mental health. Mrs. Cain-Bell was also the disability, mental wellness, and services coordinator for the Mississippi Action for Progress; during her tenure as coordinator; the Center was never cited for being out of compliance with federal regulations.
Dr. Shakira Cain-Bell also has a Masters in Higher Education from Mississippi College. She was the first and second cohort of GIFTS Scholars selected at Jackson State University; while co-authoring the book Foundations in Global Inquiry Institutional Guide – Jackson State University, which was collected and edited by Dr. Robert Blaine as part of the Apple iPad Initiative at Jackson State University. Dr. Cain-Bell designed the first child watch program for pupils who were in need of adequate childcare watch; while attending classes in the Research and Development Center at Jackson State University.
Dr. Shakira Cain-Bell is married to Pastor Charles E. Bell Jr. and they have three children, Zerrian, Zachariah, and Shakira. Her parents, Mr. Percy Lee Cain and Mrs. Bernice Purnell Cain and sister, Dr. Lisa Cain-Smith of Canton, MS; are graduates of Jackson State University.