CLC Parent Engagement Coordinator

Shy is a compassionate and dedicated individual who serves as the CLC Parent Engagement Coordinator at ATLAS Ministry. In her role, she empowers families through faith-based support, fostering strong community connections and guiding parents as they navigate life’s challenges. As a retired Navy veteran, Shy brings discipline, resilience, and a servant’s heart to her work.

She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Saint Martin’s University in Olympia, Washington and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington, Seattle. With over six years of experience in the mental health field, Shy continues to provide Clinical Mental Health Services to children within the community.

Rooted in her faith and guided by her belief in the transformative power of love, grace, and community, Shy finds purpose in serving others. She is the proud mother of two wonderful children, Caleb and Love, and views her work as both a calling and a blessing. Shy shares, “It is an honor to serve God and give back to the community that helped shape me. I hold close the reminder of 1 Corinthians 16:14: ‘Let all that you do be done in love.’ This verse inspires me to approach every family, every challenge, and every opportunity with a heart full of love.”