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Rising Star Reflections – Shelly Doucet

Since being named to The Independent’s Rising Stars, Class of 2017, Shelly Doucet has been extremely busy with her work at the UMKC School of Education, where she is raising scholarship funds for future educators. She completed her service as president of the local Association of Fundraising Professionals and remains on the board as past president. Shelly has also completed six years on the board of Show Me KC Schools, where she is still volunteering. Shelly has challenged herself to read 100 new books this year, and enjoys the Rachel’s Reads column in The Independent.

Shelly Doucet and Ed Vogt attended The Rise of Skywalker film with their sons, Gill and Jonas.

Also featured in the May 2, 2020 issue of The Independent

 

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