With over three decades of experience in the movement to end gender-based violence, Shelly brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her role as Training Manager. She first joined the Praxis team in 1998, since then, she has been instrumental in implementing and managing a wide range of training programs. Shelly has planned multiple national conferences, managaged over 130 training events, and co-developed numerous training manuals hat continue to serve as key resources in the field. Prior to her time at Praxis, she worked with the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, including their Battered Women’s Justice Project, U.S. Marine Corps Training Project, and the National Training Project. Shelly earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and in her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing volleyball, and spending quality time with friends and family—especially her dog, Howie.