Shelby Herrera
About Shelby Herrera
Shelby Herrera is a Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas and has a background in psychology, having studied at Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University.
Current Role at Unite Us
Shelby Herrera serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on building relationships and fostering collaboration within communities to improve access to health and social services. Her responsibilities include engaging with community partners, coordinating outreach efforts, and enhancing the organization's impact in addressing community needs.
Previous Experience in Community Engagement
Prior to her current role, Shelby worked as a Campaign Coordinator at AFL CIO in 2018 for five months in the Austin, Texas area. She also served as a Facilitator/Organizer at Northside Inter-Community Agency, Inc. (NICA) from 2021 to 2022 for eight months. Additionally, she was an Organizer at OPEIU from 2019 to 2021 in San Juan, Texas, where she contributed to various community initiatives.
Educational Background in Psychology and Counseling
Shelby Herrera is pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas, a program she has been enrolled in since 2020. She previously earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Neuroscience from Texas A&M University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she studied Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Psychology and Math, at South Texas College from 2012 to 2014.
Experience in Research and Evaluation
Shelby worked at Southern Methodist University in the Center on Research and Evaluation from 2021 to 2022 for one year. This role involved contributing to research projects and evaluations aimed at assessing community programs and their effectiveness. Her experience in this area complements her background in community engagement and mental health.