Shaliyah “Shay” Jones Vitale, LCSW

Shaliyah “Shay” Jones Vitale, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Mindfulness Practitioner with deep experience at the intersection of wellness and workforce development. As EDSI’s Behavioral Health Coordinator, she was instrumental in the co‑creation of the Wellness to Work Initiative and continues to advocate for its expansion as a model for reducing barriers to employment through integrated behavioral health and holistic support for both jobseekers and staff.

Recognized for her leadership and impact, Shay was a recipient of NAWDP’s 2024 Workforce Hero Award, honoring her contributions to strengthening communities nationwide. Her work challenges traditional workforce systems and centers a core truth: workforce outcomes are unsustainable without well‑being, and people succeed at work when they are supported as whole human beings.