Born and raised in the NT, Shanae graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). She not only teaches Science, she also coordinates the Community Ambassadors program, a student group that facilitates community connections through fundraising and advocating for student voice.
Shanae founded the GG Social Club, a non-profit CDU student group which organizes fundraising events for numerous Darwin-based charities, and served as a NT Youth Week Ambassador, attending and hosting events as part of NT Youth Week 2023.