Episode 58 - Shelley Simpson
From 4 Bronx CommuniTea Podcast by Laura Levine-Pinedo
February 9, 2025 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 58
About this episode
Shelley Simpson shares her diverse experiences in law, politics, and public service, highlighting her journey from Detroit to New York City.
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Shelley Simpson has lived in Florida, Washington, DC and now New York City. She earned a degree in Secondary Education from Wayne State University and later earned her JD summa cum laude from the Detroit College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in MI and FL. Before her appointment as the Assistant Dean of Students at the Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University Law School) her law practice concentrated on representing people with AIDS/HIV and abused and neglected children. She was a member of an interdisciplinary team of doctors, lawyers and social workers focused on family wellness issues. Moving from law to politics, she worked on federal, state and local campaigns including two presidential campaigns. She served two members of Congress and worked as a federal Lobbyist on healthcare policy at the AARP and on social policy at the Human Rights Campaign. Upon moving to NYC, she worked in local politics and has held positions in two City agencies. Being experienced in the public and private sectors and having worked in food service, retail, sales, public policy and business development, she brings a unique perspective to the…
People in this episode
Host: Laura Levine-Pinedo
Guest: Shelley Simpson
Topics covered
- law
- politics
- healthcare policy
- education
- public service
- business development
Keywords
- Shelley Simpson
- law
- politics
- healthcare
- education
- public service
- New York City
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wayne State University, Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University Law School, AARP, Human Rights Campaign
Places: Detroit, Michigan, Florida, Washington, DC, New York City
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