SHELLY M. ROWAN

People-focused leader with 20+ years of experience building inclusive and high-performing teams through servant leadership and data-driven decision making. Proven track record in construction, education, and logistics sectors with expertise in HR management, team development, and creating supportive work environments that drive organizational success. Extensive experience supervising diverse teams, implementing equitable policies, and mentoring underrepresented individuals. Passionate about mission-driven organizations, social justice, and creating positive change through effective people operations. Recently completed an MBA in Project Management and currently pursuing an MPA in Nonprofit Management (graduation Spring 2026) to enhance expertise in mission-driven leadership.

· Currently attending Project Management Exam Preparatory Training to sit for Professional Management P exam after 10/25

· Lean Six Sigma Certification April 2025

· Advanced and Executive Leadership Certificate (24/25)

· Artificial Intelligence I Applications Certificate (2024) Data Analytics (2023)

United States Veteran - Honorable discharge United States Navy - Awarded Southwest Asia Campaign Medal of Honor, Kuwait Liberation Medal of Honor, National Defense Medal of Honor, and Persian Gulf War Medal of Honor

Community Advocacy & Personal Mission

Passionate health equity advocate dedicated to improving medical access in underserved communities, motivated by personal experience with healthcare system barriers. Active supporter of women's mental health initiatives and reproductive rights awareness, having personally navigated fertility challenges through IVF. Committed volunteer for organizations focused on:

· Expanding healthcare access in rural and economically disadvantaged regions

· Supporting women's safety, mental health resources, and reproductive autonomy

· Promoting environmental sustainability and conservation efforts

· Advocating animal welfare and protection

Balance life as a dedicated parent while channeling personal experiences into meaningful community engagement. Transitioning professional skills to the non-profit sector to positively impact equity, compassion, and justice.

Mentoring for economically disadvantaged students.  Helping individuals to develop professional skills and career pathways to place themselves on a better pathway for success.  Advocate for accessible and inclusive workplace practices across diverse organizational settings.  Working with Architects and Developers in designing facilities for disabled individuals and meeting federal/state laws within facilities and creating more efficient work spaces.

Champion for environmental sustainability initiatives in professional and community environments, Demonstrated commitment to social impact through upcoming MPA in Nonprofit Management program, Team Leadership & Development: Servant leadership philosophy, talent development, performance management & coaching.

DEI Implementation: Team building, inclusive policy development, and mentoring underrepresented groups. 

Change Management: Strategic problem-solving, conflict resolution, and employee engagement. 

Remote Team Management: Virtual collaboration, and distributed workforce coordination 

Financial Acumen: budgeting, financial oversight, and compliance and regulations. 

Grant Management: Grant writing, research, evaluation and reporting. 

Internal Controls: risk management, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance. 

Program Focus/Planning: project management, strategic planning, and impact assessment.

Disbursing Clerk (E-4), United States Navy, 1989-1993, Southwest Asia Campaign Medal of Honor, Kuwait Liberation Medal of Honor, National Defense Medal of Honor, Persian Gulf War Medal of Honor, USS Santa Barbara AE-28 based in Charleston, SC, Honorable Discharge

·Virtual collaboration platforms

Remote team coordination

Digital document management

Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace

Clear and effective virtual communication

• Grant Funding Applications/Websites: USASpending.gov, FordFoundation.org, chanzuckerberg.com/grants-ventures, grantify.io/us/grants, cops.usdoj.gov/grants, ojp.gov/funding/explore, sam.gov, grants.gov, ojp.gov, and many more...... Varies based on the issue or reasoning behind what is being donated. I have experience in researching for funds, requesting funding, managing/reporting funding sources at all levels for small grants and extremely large grant funding at private, state, local, and federal level. I also have experience issuing funding for assisting small business developments, student research, etc.

· Organizational Leadership & Strategic Implementation

· Team Building & Inclusive Culture Development

· Budget Management & Financial Oversight

· Program Scaling & Impact Measurement

· Advocacy & Community Engagement

· Multi-site Program Management

· Grant Compliance & Reporting

· Cross-functional Team Leadership

· Process Improvement & Systems Implementation

· DEI Initiative Development & Implementation

• Project Management Exam Preparatory Training, 11/01/25
• Lean Six Sigma Green Certification, 04/01/25
• Advanced and Executive Leadership Certificate, 2024-2025
• Artificial Intelligence Applications Certificate, 2024
• Data Analytics Certificate, 2023

Mentor for economically disadvantaged students, helping develop professional skills and career pathways, Advocate for accessible and inclusive workplace practices across diverse organizational settings, Champion for environmental sustainability initiatives in professional and community environments, Demonstrated commitment to social impact through upcoming MPA in Nonprofit Management program, Team Leadership & Development: Servant leadership philosophy, talent development, performance management & coaching, DEI Implementation: Team building, inclusive policy development, mentoring underrepresented groups, Change Management: Strategic problem-solving, conflict resolution, employee engagement, Remote Team Management: Virtual collaboration, distributed workforce coordination, Financial Acumen: Budgeting, financial oversight, compliance and regulations, Grant Management: Grant writing, research, evaluation and reporting, Internal Controls: Risk management, audit preparation, regulatory compliance, program oversight: Project Management, strategic planning, impact assessment, Salesforce, HubSpot, ZenDesk, ChatBot, GoFundMe, OneCause, Double The Donation, Instrumentl, ERP Systems, QuickBooks (Advanced), ORACLE, Sage Intacct, ERP, MoneyMinder, OneNFP, ViewPoint, Quicken, Golden, SignUp Genius, InitLive, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Basecamp, ClickUp, Hive, WordPress, Wild Apricot, Calendly, Booksy, YouCanBookMe, ScheduleBase, Google/Outlook Calendars - 

Disbursing Clerk (E-4), United States Navy, 1989-1993, Southwest Asia Campaign Medal of Honor, Kuwait Liberation Medal of Honor, National Defense Medal of Honor, Persian Gulf War Medal of Honor, USS Santa Barbara AE-28 based in Charleston, SC, Honorable Discharge

·Virtual collaboration platforms

Remote team coordination

Digital document management

Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace

Clear and effective virtual communication

• Grant Funding Applications/Websites: USASpending.gov, FordFoundation.org, chanzuckerberg.com/grants-ventures, grantify.io/us/grants, cops.usdoj.gov/grants, ojp.gov/funding/explore, sam.gov, grants.gov, ojp.gov, and many more...... Varies based on the issue or reasoning behind what is being donated. I have experience in researching for funds, requesting funding, managing/reporting funding sources at all levels for small grants and extremely large grant funding at private, state, local, and federal level. I also have experience issuing funding for assisting small business developments, student research, etc.

· Organizational Leadership & Strategic Implementation

· Team Building & Inclusive Culture Development

· Budget Management & Financial Oversight

· Program Scaling & Impact Measurement

· Advocacy & Community Engagement

· Multi-site Program Management

· Grant Compliance & Reporting

· Cross-functional Team Leadership

· Process Improvement & Systems Implementation

· DEI Initiative Development & Implementation

• Project Management Exam Preparatory Training, 11/01/25
• Lean Six Sigma Green Certification, 04/01/25
• Advanced and Executive Leadership Certificate, 2024-2025
• Artificial Intelligence Applications Certificate, 2024
• Data Analytics Certificate, 2023

Mentor for economically disadvantaged students, helping develop professional skills and career pathways, Advocate for accessible and inclusive workplace practices across diverse organizational settings, Champion for environmental sustainability initiatives in professional and community environments, Demonstrated commitment to social impact through upcoming MPA in Nonprofit Management program, Team Leadership & Development: Servant leadership philosophy, talent development, performance management & coaching, DEI Implementation: Team building, inclusive policy development, mentoring underrepresented groups, Change Management: Strategic problem-solving, conflict resolution, employee engagement, Remote Team Management: Virtual collaboration, distributed workforce coordination, Financial Acumen: Budgeting, financial oversight, compliance and regulations, Grant Management: Grant writing, research, evaluation and reporting, Internal Controls: Risk management, audit preparation, regulatory compliance, program oversight: Project Management, strategic planning, impact assessment, Salesforce, HubSpot, ZenDesk, ChatBot, GoFundMe, OneCause, Double The Donation, Instrumentl, ERP Systems, QuickBooks (Advanced), ORACLE, Sage Intacct, ERP, MoneyMinder, OneNFP, ViewPoint, Quicken, Golden, SignUp Genius, InitLive, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Basecamp, ClickUp, Hive, WordPress, Wild Apricot, Calendly, Booksy, YouCanBookMe, ScheduleBase, Google/Outlook Calendars - 

Disbursing Clerk (E-4), United States Navy, 1989-1993, Southwest Asia Campaign Medal of Honor, Kuwait Liberation Medal of Honor, National Defense Medal of Honor, Persian Gulf War Medal of Honor, USS Santa Barbara AE-28 based in Charleston, SC, Honorable Discharge

·Virtual collaboration platforms

Remote team coordination

Digital document management

Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace

Clear and effective virtual communication

• Grant Funding Applications/Websites: USASpending.gov, FordFoundation.org, chanzuckerberg.com/grants-ventures, grantify.io/us/grants, cops.usdoj.gov/grants, ojp.gov/funding/explore, sam.gov, grants.gov, ojp.gov, and many more...... Varies based on the issue or reasoning behind what is being donated. I have experience in researching for funds, requesting funding, managing/reporting funding sources at all levels for small grants and extremely large grant funding at private, state, local, and federal level. I also have experience issuing funding for assisting small business developments, student research, etc.