Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Author
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Shawn Best Biography
Shawn Best is an African-American reality TV personality, educator, executive coach, and author starring in Married at First Sight Season 20, which premiered on July 12, 2026, on Peacock. Since January 2025, he has worked as the vice president of Olympic College.
Shawn Best Height
Best stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Shawn Best Age
Best is 48 years old. He was born on August 6, 1977, in New York, United States. Best annually celebrates his birthday on August 6th. On August 6, 2023, he posted a photo of himself on his Instagram account and captioned, “I want to thank everyone who sent a message, comment, post, or genuine good vibes to me for my birthday. It’s been a good amount of celebrations that will continue on for the next 11 months. 🙌🏾❤️.”
Personal Life
Shawn Best Family and Relatives
Best was raised in New York, but keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Shawn Best Spouse and Children
Best is single and searching for love through Married at First Sight Season 20.
Shawn Best Education
Best received his high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Vermont in September 1995. In May 2000, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government. There, he was involved with the Student Government, Men’s Basketball Practice Squad, and was a vocalist for sporting events.
After receiving his undergraduate degree, Best joined New York University in August 2002. In May 2004, he graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. He joined Northeastern University in 2015, graduating with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership in 2020.
Professional Life
Shawn Best Net Worth
Best has garnered a net worth ranging from $100 000 to $1 million during his successful career as a reality TV personality, educator, executive coach, and author.
Shawn Best Career
Since January 2025, he has worked as the vice president of Olympic College. Before that, he spent over 4 years as a senior consultant at CHANEL. He also spent 9 years as a senior consultant at Meta. He spent over 7 years at the City University of New York (CUNY), starting as an associate director and finishing his tenure as the university director for the Black Male Initiative (BMI).
Best was the project coordinator for the Black Male Initiative at Hunter College. Also, he worked as the director of residence life at The King’s College. In 2016, he published his motivational development book titled “Change Your Perspective.”
Shawn Best Married at First Sight Season 20
Best stars in Married at First Sight Season 20, which premiered on July 12, 2026. Married at First Sight Season 20 follows 14 hopeful singles in Seattle, Washington, as they take one of the biggest leaps of faith ever by marrying strangers after meeting for the first time at the altar. Matched by relationship experts, this season features 7 couples as they put their trust in new experts, Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz, in search of lasting love.
Paired with Nikki Jefferson, Best lives a quiet, intentional lifestyle with love taking a front seat instead of his education and career. He now shifts his attention to marriage, seeking a partnership rooted in patience and compromise. Best stars opposite his fellow cast members;
Shawn Best Social Media
Best has an active social media platform, i.e., Instagram, which has a following of over 1.7K.
