Board Secretary Shelby Meaders
Shelby Meaders is the Director of Expansion, IDEA Exchange Miami, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She serves as Creative Clay’s Board Secretary. She joined the board in 2023. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology. She received a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management.
With more than eight years of experience in public health management, I am currently leading the statewide expansion of syringe services at IDEA Exchange Miami, a program under the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. My expertise encompasses implementing effective health policies, managing large-scale projects, and fostering essential partnerships. Since July 2023, I have overseen the successful execution of Gilead FOCUS programs, ensuring the seamless integration of opt-out HIV and Hepatitis C testing protocols across multiple sites. My recent efforts have promoted collaboration with health departments and community-based organizations in many counties.
PORTRAIT BY MEMBER ARTIST JOEY KETTE