Shirlie holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Business from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, Shirlie joins the Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation as an Oncology Social Worker, dedicated to supporting all Alaskans in accessing treatment, care, and services.

Their experience as a Social Worker at Providence Alaska Medical Center has provided Shirlie with valuable insight into the challenges many Alaskans face in accessing and navigating healthcare. Shirlie will be covering all of the clinics: Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center, Mat-Su Valley Cancer Center, Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center, and Southeast Radiation Oncology Center.

A lifelong Alaskan, Shirlie grew up in Kodiak, lived in Fairbanks while attending college, and now resides in Anchorage. Shirlie is a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts and has been a Lions Club member for over 12 years. These organizations have strongly shaped their commitment to service and giving back to their community, guiding their path into Social Work. In their free time, Shirlie enjoys spending time with their spouse, child, and pets.