Shelley Wax

Shelley Wax has a diverse and extensive work experience. Starting in 2001, they worked as a Family Court Mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court for one year. From 2001 to 2004, they served as a Career Counseling Supervisor and Program Grant Manager at the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, where they managed a $3 million per year grant-funded childcare provider education and family literacy program.

In 2006, Shelley joined Wells Fargo as a Consultant, where they implemented and managed the Hire LA Youth Summer Youth Internship Program, benefiting young leaders from low to middle-income communities. Shelley received recognition from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board for their implementation of evidence-based best practices.

In 2007, they also worked as a Consultant for Special Projects at AArrow Inc. for four years.

In 2008, Shelley worked as an Advisor at SW Consulting Services.

In 2009, Shelley became the Director of Special Projects/Veterans Team & Grant Writing at Community Career Development (CCD, Inc.), where they were responsible for innovative high-growth industry sector projects, workforce development project development, and strengthening regional collaboration. Shelley conducted labor market research, recommended evidence-based best practices, and wrote award-winning proposals that generated over $3 million per year in grants and funds. Shelley continues to hold this role.

Lastly, Shelley founded the Emerald Chariot Foundation in 1998 and served as the Executive Director until 2012. Shelley successfully implemented the FUN to READ program, promoting family literacy and fostering leadership in low-income communities.

Overall, Shelley Wax has demonstrated their expertise in program management, grant writing, and workforce development throughout their career.

Shelley Wax earned their MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, where they studied from 1993 to 1996.