Episode 58 - Shelley Simpson

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.