Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Shelley Simpson has lived in Florida, Washington, DC and now
New York City. She earned a degree in Secondary Education from Wayne State University and
later earned her JD summa cum laude from the Detroit College of Law. She is
licensed to practice law in MI and FL.
Before her appointment as the Assistant Dean of Students at the Detroit College of Law (now
Michigan State University Law School) her law practice concentrated on representing people
with AIDS/HIV and abused and neglected children. She was a member of an interdisciplinary
team of doctors, lawyers and social workers focused on family wellness issues. Moving from law
to politics, she worked on federal, state and local campaigns including two presidential
campaigns. She served two members of Congress and worked as a federal Lobbyist on
healthcare policy at the AARP and on social policy at the Human Rights Campaign. Upon moving
to NYC, she worked in local politics and has held positions in two City agencies.
Being experienced in the public and private sectors and having worked in food service, retail,
sales, public policy and business development, she brings a unique perspective to the table.
Other jobs: Bartender, server, baker, writer, bookseller, girls volleyball coach.
Married and blessed with 4 amazing grandkids, she loves using her teaching skills and
experience to help others enjoy optimal financial and physical health.
She considers it a privilege to get up every day able to share the value of whole food nutrition
as well as the value of urban farming and sustainability programs made possible with the Tower
Garden by JuicePlus.
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