Shelby Smith

Shelby Smith is a seasoned professional in urban planning and disaster management, currently serving as a Senior Planner for the City of Temple, TX since January 2024. This role involves composing correspondence and staff reports for various city boards and preparing presentations for city governance. Prior to this, Shelby held multiple positions at OneStar, including Grants Officer, where support was provided for significant federal grant funds and AmeriCorps programs, and Program Specialist roles focusing on recruitment and disaster services. Experience also includes serving as a Disaster Recovery VISTA with AmeriCorps, where coordination with a network of organizations facilitated recovery efforts after natural disasters. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience from Texas A&M University, a Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management from the University of Findlay, and ongoing certification in Cyber Security.