Shireen is a mother, daughter, divorce, and a music industry professional. She is a survivor of many challenges, now in long term recovery from substance abuse, eating disorders, and various traumas that many have not been able to recovery from. Shireen has been a force in the field of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency for over 33 years. Her credentials include becoming a (CPC) Certified Professional Coach, (LAADC) Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a (CRPS) Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist.
Shireen brings over 38 years of experience working in the entertainment industry, working at AFTRA American Federation of Radio and Television Artists, Fox Film Corporation, Fox Sports Net, Capitol Records and most recently working at MusiCares for 18 years.
Shireen Joined the MusiCares team in 2004 which is the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, otherwise known as the GRAMMYS. Shireen started in the role of an Addiction Recovery Specialist and moved up the ranks holding the title of Senior Director of Mental Health &Addiction Services addressing the needs of music professionals nationwide.
Shireen brings years of experience facilitating, managing, and overseeing 10 nationwide support groups with a focus on mental health, women, LGBTQ, Black Community, and addiction. She facilitated many services that MusiCares provided which included, addiction recovery/mental health assessment, client referral to appropriate facilities for treatment, negotiating rates and contracts for the charity which enabled MusiCares to pay for the client’s treatment needs.
As a woman in recovery (33 years sober), a mother, a daughter, a caretaker of her mother, and being a single parent and most of her life, Shireen holds a special place in helping women. She facilitates panels and workshops on varied topics that bring education, awareness, prevention, and resources to the community. She is a speaker and community leader. Her focus is coaching on all relationships, self-empowerment and awareness, Self esteem and body image.
Shireen has received several awards for her service in the field of Mental Health and Addiction, such as the "Gratitude for Giving"-Sierra Tucson 2010,"Distinguished Service In the Field Of Recovery"-Promises Foundation Miriam's House Polo in the Palisades 2016, the "Visionary Award" at the CCAPP California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Convention 2016 and the WAAT Woman’s Association of Addiction Treatment (Victoria Smart Award) in 2019