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Shirley McKellar's Biography

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Full Name:

Shirley J. McKellar

Gender:

Female

Family:

Husband: Danny; 2 Children: Danña, Carl

Birth Place:

Tyler, TX

Home City:

Tyler, TX

Religion:

Church of Christ

BA, Political Science & Government, University of Texas, 2010-2012

PhD, Nursing/Healthcare Management, Columbus University, 1997-2003, Grade Point Average of 3.7

MS, Nursing/Criminal Justice, University of Texas at Tyler, 1983

BS, Nursing/Chemistry, Texas Woman's University, 1981

President, East Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, 2016-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Texas, District 1, 2016, 2018

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2014

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2012

Talk Radio Show Host, "A View From the Top", present

Legal Mediation Consultant

Former Officer-in-Charge, Combat Life Saving School, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), United States Army

Former Chief Nurse, First Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Europe

Founder, MacSands and Associates Incorporated

Founder/Chief Executive Officer, McKellar-McKellar-Ntaka and Associates, Incorporated

U. S. Army Officer (Nurse), United States Army, 1992-2009

Major/Clinician, United States Army Corps of Nurses, 1993-2009

Early Childhood Liaison, Tyler Independent School District, 1994-2004

Director of East Texas, University of Texas, College of Nursing-Austin (AABCO), 1989-1992

Member, Veterans Caucuses, 2012-present

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2009-present

Member, Disabled American Veteran, 2005-present

Member, Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., 2001-present

Member, Black Caucuses, 2000-present

Member, East Texas Caucuses, 2000-present

Member, Top Ladies of Distinction, 2000-present

Grassroots Organizer, Democratic Party, 1980-present

Site Manager, African American Breast Cancer Outreach Project (AABCO)

Member, American Biographical Institute Research Association

Member, American Business Women's Association

Former International Breast Cancer Advocate to Europe, Baylor University Health Care Center

Member, National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer

Member, National Black Nurses Association

Member, National Sisters Network, Incorporated

Member, North Tenneha Church of Christ

Member, The Intercultural Cancer Association

Member, The National Clinical Trials Advisory Group

Former President, Emmett J. Scott High All-School Reunion Alumni, 2000-2003

Awards:

Texas 2000 Most Notable Women

Outstanding Professional Female of America, National Black Mayor's Association

The Black Chamber of Commerce Award

The Black Business Women's Association Award

Meritorious Service Medal
Army Accommodation Medal

Texas Transitional Award of Excellence

Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army

Texas Outstanding Distinguished Business Woman of The Year Award

Minnie Hudnall Foundation Scholarship Award

Names of Grandchildren:

Tulani, Tovio, Themba, Mizani, and Makali

Number of Grandchildren:

5

Spouse's Occupation:

Retired Educator, Dallas Independent School District

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