LaShante Keys

ABOUT ME

LaShante Keys’ career can be described as the gentleman who has facilitated uncomfortable but necessary discussions around racism, bigotry, and bias but also end-of-life care. Two of the hardest topics for individuals are courageous conversations centered around discrimination and death.

He has developed and delivered hundreds of training throughout the United States centered on diversity, team building, organizational development, and cultural competency. Clients have included corporations, non-profits, service organizations, government officials, municipalities, and universities.  

In 2021, LaShante became a full-time entrepreneur as the co-founder of White Keys Real Estate Development, where the primary mission is creating safe, sustainable housing opportunities that are inclusive and affordable for the whole spectrum of income levels. In addition, he works as a consultant with organizations to create innovative programs to impact underserved populations.

LaShante is involved with numerous organizations such as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. University of South Florida (USF) African American Advisory Board, Florida A&M University Alumni Association, The Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) South County Council, and The 2020 Class of Leadership St. Pete.  He is a native Floridian, born and raised in St. Petersburg. LaShante holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), a B.A. in Communications from the University of South Florida (USF), and an M.S. in Human Services with a concentration in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College.