Shelia Axelsen

Shelia Axelsen is an experienced professional with a background in development and education. Currently serving as the Annual Giving Manager at Pioneer Theatre Company since January 2024, Axelsen previously worked as a Development Officer at Guadalupe Center Educational Programs from July 2022 to January 2024 and as an Administrative Assistant at Salt Lake Education Foundation from September 2018 to January 2022. Additional roles include ESL Teacher at Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd. and Salt Lake City School District, as well as Development Coordinator Intern at Envision Utah and Communications Assistant at Sorenson Communications. Axelsen holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Utah.