As program officer, Shaqui Scott works with key staff and stakeholders to develop and implement grant programs rooted in the fulfillment of the Poise Foundation’s vision and mission.

Before joining POISE, Shaqui worked as the Manager of Grants and Membership for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In this role, Shaqui managed all of the arts council’s grant programs. Committed to equity, Shaqui worked with the arts council to develop strategies to educate grantees about grant offerings, and remove barriers from the application processes.

Shaqui holds an MBA (Master in Business Administration) with a focus in management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Music from Seton Hill University located in Greensburg, PA. Outside of work, Shaqui is an entrepreneur, musician, and comedian. He organizes comedy shows, music events, and other community-centered events around the city of Pittsburgh.