About Shelby

The house was a little weird, quirky and dated, but it sat on a tree-lined street in a neighborhood that felt established and just right for the kind of life we were building. My husband and I moved to Kansas City in 2017 and were beginning our family. We did an extensive renovation, settling in just a few short weeks before our daughter was born.

As our family and our needs grew, so did our desire to find a home that fit our next chapter. Like many young families in Prairie Village, we quickly learned that “charming” often comes with very little closet space. In 2023, we were fortunate to find a home that felt like a continuation of something meaningful, a place that had been lovingly cared for by the same family for more than 50 years. We moved in just before our youngest arrived that September, and now, as a family of five, we are proud to be growing into this next chapter in the community where it all began.

As our roots grew deeper here, so did my interest in how we care for this community and the people in it. A few years ago, during a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment, I saw how easily misinformation can take hold and how important it is to stay informed and engaged. I used the resources I had: researching, requesting media corrections, purchasing yard signs, and connecting with neighbors to make sure our voice was part of the conversation. That experience reminded me that meaningful change is possible when we show up. Listening is essential, but it only matters if you are willing to act.

I believe leadership begins with empathy and is sustained by resilience. When people feel heard, they show up, and when leaders truly listen, better outcomes follow. I bring a steady, compassionate presence to the table, along with the perspective of someone in the thick of raising a young family. In Prairie Village, we have so many young families who love what this community offers but do not always have the time or capacity to speak up in every forum. I want to be a voice that represents them. Not every issue is simple, but I believe strong communities are built when decisions are made with care, transparency, and respect for the people who live them every day.

Because caring should be enough to run.