Cindy Shanley. Photo: City of Woodbury
Cindy Shanley was introduced to the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) about two years ago. Shanley is in charge of Friends Fest, WCF’s annual fundraiser, and the Community Academy. Her smiling personality and natural ability to bring people to work together have tremendously benefited the WCF.
Community involvement comes naturally to Shanley. Previously, she was the school board chair for St. Pascal Regional Catholic School in St. Paul. She joined Northwest Airlines (now Delta) in 1973
as a flight attendant, progressing to training flight attendants, and later moving into a management position in human resources for hiring.
Shanley is active in her church, Cathedral of Saint Paul, and is one of three wedding coordinators, advising couples on wedding planning and appropriate attire and is available on the wedding day to help in any way.
The community is like a wheel with many spokes. It’s fascinating how all things come together. To achieve desirable outcomes, Shanley says, “Communicate! If you have a problem, talk together, and work things out. That is the key!”
Manali Shah is a board member of the WCF and has been volunteering in Woodbury and Washington County for over 20 years. Find more at woodburycommunity.org.
