Shelley (she/her/hers) joined Lighthouse Writers Workshop as Development Director in March 2024. She brings over 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector with an emphasis in fundraising, communication, leadership, and nonprofit management, most recently serving as Development Director at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory and Executive Director at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. An avid reader and writer, Shelley holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in History, both from the University of Colorado, a Certificate in the Principles and Techniques of Fundraising from the University of Indiana, and an MBA candidate at the University of Denver. In her free time, Shelley enjoys gardening, cooking, yoga, and spending time with family, friends, and her adventure dog Kiki in the great outdoors.