Shelley Carter was born in Mission, as was her husband Cal. They have raised their children (Samantha, Alexandra and Lee) here as well. They live in Dewdney and love the Rural area.  Shelley started out as a hairdresser but her passion for education became apparent when her children started school.  In 1992, she jumped in right away and was on the executive of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at Dewdney Elementary. That led to many years as Chair and other positions.  Onto high school  when their eldest started and she again jumped into the executive of Hatzic Secondary PAC. Shelley was on both PACs when she joined DPAC. Working through the executive positions she subsequently became Chair of the District PAC.  Shelley’s contributions to Hatzic Secondary now Middle School resulted in a Citizenship Award in her name which is presented to well-rounded students that selflessly give their time.

Shelley is a Mission School Trustee. She loves her job on the Board of School Trustees and representing the areas of Hatzic Prairie, Durieu, McConnell Creek, Dewdney, Deroche and Lake Errock.

 Shelley also enjoys expressing herself artistically by designing beautiful floral arrangements and is a certified Florist from UFV. She works from home where she combines her passion for flowers and creativity.

Shelley joined the Mission Community Foundation in 2019 as the Fraser Valley Regional District Representative and her unconditional love for Mission and the people in it will be put to great use.  She is a true advocate of Mission as her family has been in Mission since the early 1930’s.