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Rev. Shelley is a sparkling personality in the Kingdom of God, full of LOVE, LIFE AND LAUGHTER. She encourages God’s people to keep First Things First, emphasizing an intimate, passionate relationship with Jesus Christ as the key to success, wisdom, power and wealth. She is a sought after motivator, lecturer, preacher and teacher, with a passion for the salvation of souls, and a desire to see the Body of Christ walk in TOTAL VICTORY!    

She is the founder of Jointly Fit Ministries Int’l, a ministry dedicated to “ministering to the minister”.

She is also the Host and founder of The First Ladies Summit, an empowering gathering for First Ladies held each January in Washington, DC. Guest speakers have included First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Mrs. Alma Powell and President George W. Bush. Shelley also hosts the annual Women’s Empowerment Summit, bringing together hundreds of women from across the nation for a one-day leadership retreat featuring many of the nation’s most empowering speakers.

Because of the grace and favor of God on her life, Shelley was Appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Associate Director of the White House Faith Based Initiative at the US Department of Education. Shelley was subsequently given the priveledge to serve at The White House as Associate Director in the Office of Public Liaison, where she was responsible for building coalitions through Presidential policy initiatives and strategic planning. Her portfolio included domestic policy that directly impacted African-American and Faith communities. Key issues included Education, Business, Social Security and Welfare. Currently, Shelley serves on the Advisory Board for The Republican National Committee.

Shelley has also served at Georgetown University as the Assistant Protestant Chaplain and Director of the Gospel Choir.

Shelley, along with the Mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin, and First Lady Serita Jakes,  was one of nine women in 2004 chosen and featured in Gospel Today as Great women doing Great Things!

Just 33 years old, Shelley was selected as one of America’s Top 40 Under 40, an award given to her in recognition of her successful leadership and commitment to excellence. 

Shelley has been a featured guest on the popular Trinity Broadcasting Network program, “Praise the Lord”, for her work in politics, ministry and with First Ladies. 

Shelley is featured in the August 2005 Anniversary Issue of Charisma Magazine as one of the most influential young leaders in the Body of Christ.

God uses her to minister all over the nation and in the political arena, however, her primary ministry and calling is to her beautiful son, Michael Anthony, age 10.

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