Shelly Albright
for Wellington Village Council, Seat 4
RUNOFF ELECTION TUESDAY, APRIL 2
About Shelly
✔ St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Director of Children and Youth Ministries, 2019-Present
✔ St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Director of Children Ministries, 2011-2019
✔ The Sophisticated Octopus, Founder and CEO, 2017 (Inspirational retreats and impactful workshops for women and girls)
✔ Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature, University of Florida
✔ Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting, BoardSource
✔ Certified Practitioner of MBTI, The Meyers Briggs Foundation
✔ Wellington Education Committee, Vice Chair, 2017-Present; Board Member, 2016-Present
✔ Neil S. Hirsch Boys and Girls Club of Wellington, Advisory Board, 2021-Present
✔ Junior League of the Palm Beaches, President, 2012-2013; Member, 2005-Present • Executive Committee, Former Member • Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Former Chair • Community Advisory Council, Former Chair • Fundraising, Former Vice President (to name a few)
✔ Women’s Foundation of Florida, Board of Directors, 2013-Present
✔ EMPOWHER, Board of Directors, 2014-Present
✔ Commission on the Status of Women, Palm Beach County, Board Member, 2018-2021
✔ Wellington Interfaith Committee, Chair 2016-2019, Programs in partnership with the Village of Wellington include: S.W.A.G. (Students Working to Achieve Greatness), Hometown Holiday Food Drive, Hometown Holiday Toy Drive; Member 2013-2020
✔ Elbridge Gale Elementary School, PTO, 2005-2006, 2009-2012; President, 2010-2011
✔ Suncoast High School Foundation, Board of Directors, 2010-2011
✔ Citrus Cove Elementary School, PTA, 1998-2002; President, 1999- 2001
✔ American Cancer Society, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Co-Chair, 2014-2016
✔ St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Vice President, 2007-2008; Secretary 2006-200
✔ Bethesda Hospital Foundation, “Women of Grace” Honoree
✔ Elbridge Gale Elementary School, “Volunteer of the Year” Award
✔ Junior League of Boca Raton, “Woman Volunteer of the Year”
✔ Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc., “President’s Award” Nominee
✔ Native Floridian
✔ 20 year resident of Wellington
✔ Four adult children