A veteran Rotarian, Shirley is a member of the Rotary Club of Fresno, CA in District 5230. She served as District Governor in 2012-13 and currently is the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 26. Shirley has broad experience and expertise in matters related to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She can advise clubs and districts in planning and implementing District Grants and Global Grants; raising funds for Foundation programs; and supporting the Endowment Fund. As a strong supporter of PolioPlus and prodigious fundraiser for the eradication of polio, Shirley can guide clubs and districts on fundraising efforts, promoting the PolioPlus Society, and see the value and opportunity to participate in National Immunization Days (NIDs. )In addition, Shirley has extensive professional experience managing a training and support center for the IT department of a county government with 8,500 employees. She also has served on GETS and GNTS faculties, been a facilitator and keynote speaker at several PETS, and represented the RI President at several district conferences. With this background as a trainer and public speaker, Shirley can help clubs and districts design programs to train and educate their members to be inspired, engaged, and committed Rotarians.