Hannah Shelly is a lifelong Episcopalian from Jacksonville, Fl. She always knew that she wanted to work with children but not exactly sure in what capacity. The Holy Spirit led her to seeking out her Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of North Florida which she completed in 2019. During her time at UNF, she worked as a paraprofessional in a Montessori school, helping cultivate the love of individual growth and learning.  After graduating from UNF she completed a year of service in the Episcopal Service Corps where she worked as a volunteer coordinator for St. James’ Madison Avenue while living simply in the Bronx. During this program is when the Lord called her into the ministry, youth ministry. Hannah was accepted into a three year hybrid program called Center for Youth Ministry Training where she received her Masters degree in youth ministry. While completing this program she worked as a children and youth director at Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah, KY where she fell in love with ministry and working with young people in this new way. Hannah loves to encourage individual relationships with faith through deep thinking, wondering, and talking to one another about their beliefs.