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
No caucus information on file.
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