Shelby Elizabeth Cole

Birmingham, Alabama 35213 | scole91@uab.edu | 334-695-5106

EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Dual Minor, Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies| Psychology
GPA: 3.22

August 2010- December 2014

Stenden University, Port Alfred, South Africa

Study Abroad, Poverty Alleviation and Community Development

May 2014-July 2014

INVOLVEMENT
The Challenge Leadership Summit
April 2013-May 2014
Executive Director
Selected to serve as director of The Challenge Leadership Summit, a two-day leadership conference
focused on global concerns held at Auburn University in April 2014
Managed nine committee chairs, $7,000 budget and social media accounts
Challenge Leadership Fellows
May 2013-May 2014
Fellow
One of 19 undergraduates selected by the Vice President of Student Affairs for the inaugural class of
Challenge Leadership Fellows
Completed year-long curriculum engaging in events and activities to increase campus involvement on
diverse global issues, including sustainability, global health, education and gender equality
Clinton Global Initiative University
March 2014
Member
One of 1,000 students selected from around the world to attend the 2014 CGIU, which seeks to engage
college leaders in a discussion of pressing global challenges
Created a commitment of action focused on bringing a living wage to Auburn University for CGIU
application
Half the Sky Campus Ambassador
July 2013-February 2014
Ambassador
Hosted screening of Half the Sky documentary, which focuses on the oppression of women
worldwide, through partnership with AU Office of Sustainability and The Challenge Leadership
Summit
Led committee to select 6-person panel of education and sustainability professors for a discussion
following the screening
Managed publicity and social media for event, which was attended by more than 300 people
Sustainability Coalition
September 2013-April 2014
Planning Committee
Helped select theme and events for sustainability week
Student representative of campus committee that raised awareness and planned week long activities

Freshman Leadership Program, The Challenge

April 2012-May 2013
Director
Selected to oversee The Challenge, a freshman leadership program aimed at students who have a
passion for global issues
Led committee in selecting 45 participants from approximately 1,000 applicants
Led weekly meetings examining diverse global problems and solutions, as well as offering freshmen
practical leadership tools and resources

EXPERIENCE
Haddies Home, Lee County, Al
August 2014-December 2014
Nonprofit Practicum Student
Worked 130 hours at Haddies Home, which provides a Christ-centered environment to girls ages 6-18
years old who are in crisis
Assisted director by setting up for board meetings, researching grants, filing and depositing checks,
preparing for events and other administrative tasks
Worked directly with adolescent girls, including helping them with grocery shopping and schoolwork,
driving them to school or appointments and more
Port Alfred Soup Kitchen, Port Alfred, South Africa
May 2014-July 2014
Volunteer
Sorted and prepared donated food and meals
Distributed food to more than 1,000 people in three townships each week
Spent 15 hours a week researching and creating a Faith-Based Farming 30 page guidebook
Project Uplift, Auburn University
August 2011-September 2013
Mentor
Mentor to siblings through Auburn University program that pairs adults with local at-risk children
Met with siblings 2-4 hours a week to engage in after-school activities, including swimming, attending
sporting events, visiting the Lee County Humane Society, local parks and more

WORK
AmeriCorps Vista, Birmingham, AL
UAB Outreach and Engagement Fellow

July 2015-July 2016

Carmike Tiger 13, Opelika, AL

Front Store Employee

January 2015-July 2015

Cheley Colorado Camps, Estes Park, CO

Outcamping Counselor (Trained in CPR and Wilderness First Aid)

May 2012-August 2012

Eufaula Country Club, Eufaula, AL

Lifeguard (Trained in CPR, AED, First Aid)

May 2007-August 2011

HONORS AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deans List, Fall 2010 and Summer 2014

Auburn Food Pantry and Food Bank, August-December 2013
Auburn Early Learning Center, Student Assistant, January-May 2013

 Baptist South Hospital, Volunteer, Spring 2012

Little Tree Preschool, Student Assistant, August-December 2011
Community engagement institute
United Way VAT