Mrs. Shenika McIntosh-Cooper holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Occupation with a minor in psychology from D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York in 2010 and a Master of Science in Occupational therapy from D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York in 2011. She is a Certified Autism Specialist, working with children on the Autism Spectrum for more than 6 years and over a decade of experience. She has extensive experience in both physical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatrics, having both worked in the United States of America and The Bahamas. In 2016, Mrs. McIntosh-Cooper established Occupational therapy Consulting Services, a consulting firm that evaluate and treat children with neurological disorders, learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities in Nassau, Bahamas. The firm also provides training and consultancy services to medical professionals, teachers, and civic groups.

Mrs. McIntosh-Cooper is the President of the Occupational therapy Association of The Bahamas , Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists and serves as the Bahamian delegate for the World Federation of Occupational Therapy. She is an honorary member of Pi Theta Epsilon, a scholastic honor society that recognizes achievement in the field of Occupational therapy.