Shelley graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a Master of Arts. She commenced her career after graduate school as a Domestic Violence advocate, collaborating closely with the New York City Police Department. Shelley’s dedication to empowering and assisting vulnerable individuals led her to a supervisory position as a Senior Case Manager at a shelter serving over 200 adult males dealing with mental health and substance abuse challenges. In this role, she oversaw her team and provided essential services to the shelter’s residents, each with diverse needs.

Shelley joined Vibrant in 2022 as a State Policy Manager for the Public Policy and Government Affairs Department. She was promoted to Director of State Public Policy in July of 2024 and manages many of the department’s State projects and relationships with mental health partners. Shelley was born and raised in New York and now lives in Florida with her partner and their new puppy.