About Shalicia Lashaye Torbet
Shalicia LaShaye Torbert currently resides in Washington DC, working as a Budget & Programming Analyst for the Department of Defense (DoD). Having over 11 years of multi-faceted experience in the DoD and traveling to numerous countries to get the job done, in 2017 she was awarded The Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award, a prestigious military award for the extensive work she performed overseas in support of the Nation.
Hi There, I’m Shalicia
She holds a Masters in Business Administration from Troy University, where she also studied for her Masters in International Relations minoring in National Security.
She graduated from the University of South Florida with an undergraduate degree in Finance. While attending the University of South Florida she was honored as one of the top 25 students under 25 in the College of Business c/o 2013.
In 2020, she graduated with certificates from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she studied Non-Profit Management & Social Media Analysis. In her spare time, she finds herself serving as the secretary on her neighborhoods Homeowners Association Board, being a public notary, volunteering in the college ministry at her church, and representing up and coming musical artists as a talent manager and executive producer. And in this upcoming school year she is set to be a mentor to students in the Undergraduate Society of Black Leaders at Ohio State University.
Published Books
Lessons From an Angel
Lessons from an Angel is a transformative read and a touching memorial that epitomizes the power and beauty of friendships. Pulling teaching points from a dear and steadfast friendship, Shalicia breaks down the different components of friendship, and helps readers understand what to look for in the often-underrated relationship between friends. For readers who embrace friendship, this book serves as a guide to assist them in appreciating incredible qualities within their current friendships, and delivers awareness on how to be an even better friend. Readers who have yet to value friendships will be encouraged to do so after reading this book. In addition to highlighting the necessary qualities among friends, Shalicia transparently reveals her friendship with Angel, not just pinpointing the good moments, but also the difficultiesthat come with maintaining a friendship. This book beautifully memorializes Angel’s life and legacy and enlightens those who read it.
I am Queen
This book is a beautiful compilation curated by Tyneisha Reed about how 22 women overcame their trials and tribulations to become a Queen. The chapter written by Shalicia talks about how she turned her pain into purpose by not allowing traumatic experiences to over take who she was called to be. In life we go through many ups and downs and this read will definitely help you feel that you are not alone and if God can bring these women out of their troubles and problems then he can do it for you as well!
