Shelly joined WWF in 2014 after graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in political science and nonprofit management. As a Certified Nonprofit Professional, Shelly brings a unique perspective to the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program. In her role as program associate, she oversees the grant process for all the EFN grants. She also manages the alumni program, including the alumni grants which support past EFN grantees to further develop their career by attending short courses, workshops, and conferences. Recently, Shelly led the development of the first, and now second global conference for EFN alumni. She hopes to continue to meet EFN alumni all over the globe and help facilitate a stronger network of global south conservationists.