Shelley MacAllister
Community Engagement Director
"Families know they can trust me because I lead with empathy and a genuine desire to help."
Shelley considers herself passionate about empowering seniors and their families to navigate the often challenging process of finding the best possible senior living scenarios. She listens carefully to all of her client’s needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In-Home Care.
Shelley went through the same daunting experience recently when she helped find care for a family member in Austin. This experience gave her the passion that she has today to help families.
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Spotlight On Shelley MacAllister
About Shelley:
Shelley truly enjoys meeting new people and working in her community. She has seen first-hand the difference it makes to have a loved one in the appropriate level of care, not only for the person but for the family, too. She wants to be a trusted partner in each family’s journey. As her dad likes to say “Perfect takes a little bit longer.” Shelley married her soulmate later in life and their combined families include three young adult children and three rescue dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, travel, baking, word games, and spending time with her family.
Why I Do This:
When Shelley helps families she feels fulfilled
Years In Area:
Shelley grew up in a small Texas town southeast of Austin and then moved to San Marcos for college in 1991. After graduating, she moved to Austin in 1999 and had a home in SW Austin for 13 years until she moved with her new husband to Buda in 2018.
Before CarePatrol:
Prior to CarePatrol, Shelley spent 20 fantastic years at the American Cancer Society leading cancer prevention and screening programs for community systems. Afterwards, she spent three years at a tech company building social care coordination networks in Texas. This experience helped her discover her love for community engagement. She proudly has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Texas State University.
Best Traits:
Shelley would describe herself as empathetic, dynamic and determined.
Favorite Movie:
When Harry Met Sally
Favorite Book:
The Secret Garden