For over 25 years, Dr. Sonel Y. Shropshire has been one of the most recognized experts on faculty, staff and student recruitment in education.

Shropshire served as Assistant Dean for several academic institutions, including UCLA, Loyola Marymount University, Texas Wesleyan University, Stetson University and the University of Florida. In working with nearly 65% of U.S. colleges and universities, he is touted for his comprehensive insight on recruitment of faculty, staff and students, faculty selection committee development and training for academic professionals Shropshire served as Associate Vice President of the Global Institute at his alma mater, Delaware State University.  There he developed international programs with the Dominican Republic, India and Colombia. Shropshire currently serves as Associate Vice President of Equity and Social Justice at Everett Community College. 

Shropshire built the first employment database which provides unlimited postings on an annual basis. This model is now used across the country. Shropshire has also been affiliated with the American Association of Community Colleges, National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals, Law School Admissions Council, American Bar Association Diversity Task Force, White House HBCU Initiative and the California Science Center Advisory Board (chaired by Gov. Schwarzenegger and Senator Dianne Feinstein).