Shelley received her education at both the Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. In 1985, she received her Bachelors of Science degree from the Oklahoma State University and in 2002, she received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Then, in 2005, Shelley sat for the licensed clinical social work exam and passed the examination, making her a L.C.S.W., licensed clinical social worker.

Shelley has been a social worker for twenty years. She started out at the Stillwater Domestic Violence center as a volunteer and left two years later as the Administrative Assistant. She then went to work for the State of Oklahoma, Department of Human Services and worked for the State for 16 years. During her career with the DHS, she served in a variety of areas, ending her career as an investigator for child abuse and neglect. During the years 2001-2004, Shelley worked at the Via Christi Oklahoma Regional Medical Center as a social worker and has recently joined the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma team as the Director of Family Services. Shelley's primary role is to lead the Family Services department, consisting of social workers, chaplain and bereavement volunteers to ensure the patients and their families receive the best possible support during the most difficult time in their lives.

Shelley's hobbies include reading, gardening, playing in the water and being with her family. Shelley looks forward to working within the communities of north central Oklahoma and desires to provide comfort and services to those who are facing end-of-life issues, along with the hurting and their families.

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