Southeast Idaho Community Action Agency Inc’s (SEICAA) Board of Directors has named Shantay Bloxham as its next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the organization.
Ms. Bloxham succeeds Debra Hemmert, who led the Agency with distinction for 19 years. Bloxham’s will start in her new position on December 1, 2020.
Ms. Bloxham is a native of Pocatello where she resides with her family; husband, Jake and their two children; Hunter and Pyper. Bloxham began her career with SEICAA in 2007. Throughout her tenure, she has held multiple leadership roles and has been instrumental in the incorporation and/or expansion of several programs and projects that have contributed to the overall growth and success of the Agency.
In conjunction with her work at SEICAA, she is heavily involved in the community, including serving on several other community non-profit’s Boards of Directors. Ms. Bloxham holds the distinction of being a 2018 recipient of Idaho State Journal’s “20 Under 40” award which recognizes individuals under 40 years old who’s accomplishments have positively impacted their work and community. Ms. Bloxham was also recently inducted into the National Society of Colligate Scholars and earned her degree in Liberal Arts.
Reflecting on her promotion, Bloxham says, “I am honored and excited to have been selected to lead this extraordinary organization. The strength of our unique culture comprised of innovation, opportunity, resilience and excellence, coupled with the exemplary Board of Directors and staff, has positioned us for continued growth for years to come. I accept with confidence, determination and fierce ambition for the Agency.
“Filling the ginormous shoes of my great mentor and friend, Debra Hemmert, will be no easy task. Deb’s mentorship and support, and that of my colleagues, family and friends has helped me reach this milestone in my career. I thank them and will work hard every day to reward their faith in me.”
“13 years ago, when I reported to my first day at SEICAA, I didn’t realize I would be walking into the place I was always meant to be! I have a deep-seated passion and commitment to the Promise of Community Action and the mission of this powerful network. I will carry forward the momentum with enthusiasm and integrity, while remaining intentionally focused on placing the staff and mission at the heart of everything we do to help people and change lives!”
“My goals include; working collaboratively with the staff and Board to ensure the programs and services created/administered under the organization’s umbrella are mission driven, and a firm commitment to working collectively as an Agency to continue to learn and understand of the causes and conditions of poverty in the communities, so as to remain in the best position to rise successfully with outcome focused solutions, that meet the various needs of the communities served under SEICAA’s umbrella.”