Shenika Lavern Maddox

Executive Director of She STEAMs in GA

Shenika Lavern Maddox is a candidate for State Senate District 41 in Georgia State Senate District 41, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Jeffery Eugene Newlin, Kimberly Sue Jackson.

Shenika Lavern Maddox is an entrepreneur, workforce development leader, and economic strategist. She serves as the Executive Director of She STEAMs, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing young girls to STEM careers, raising funds for college-bound or business-aspiring girls, and providing structured pathways for youth through SAT/ACT prep, college tours, and apprenticeship-style training for trades. Her work is inspired by a vision for youth development offering multiple dignified pathways into the future. She is an alumna of Strayer and is running for Georgia State Senate in 2026.