Shelley is our Executive Director. She has more than 27 years with MYLaw, having served as the organization’s Associate Director until 2015. Shelley previously worked for HopeWorks in Howard County and has over 30 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector. She holds her BA from Washington College and her MA in Education from Loyola University.

Chyann is our Program Manager for Law Links, Mock Trial and the City Council Page Program. She is a graduate of Morgan State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She is a recent Congressional Black Caucus Walmart Emerging Leaders intern and served as a legislative intern for Senator Patty Murray. Chyann previously worked as a district intern for Congressman Kweisi Mfume and supported local public service efforts through her work on Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen’s campaign. She brings experience in legislative research, community outreach, and youth engagement.

Ariel is our Teen Court Coordinator, bringing over a decade of comprehensive, cross-functional leadership in youth justice, municipal policy, and workforce development to MYLaw. Her career has been deeply committed to advancing outcomes for young adults through trauma-informed program design and strategic operations. 

Ariel holds a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a Master of Jurisprudence in Children's Law and Policy from Loyola Chicago. She is currently a Youth Justice Leadership Institute Fellow with the National Juvenile Justice Network.