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Kendra Shanley
Disease Investigator & Bay Bucks Co-founder
Kendra Shanley is a dedicated public health professional and social entrepreneur with a background in health research and program design.
She is a co-founder of Bay Bucks, an innovative company focusing on strengthening local economies and supporting small businesses.
Kendra holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Parasitology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Public Health, and Spanish from The George Washington University.
Throughout her career, Kendra has held various roles such as Communicable Disease Investigator at County of San Mateo, Development Director at Sustainable Sciences Institute, and Health IT Scientist at RTI International.
Her diverse experience includes positions like Project Coordinator, Health Counselor, and Program Coordinator in organizations like SAGE Project, San Mateo County Health Department, and National Quality Forum.
Kendra's passion lies in exploring innovative public health solutions with a holistic community-based approach to prevention, wellness, and community resilience.
She is an activist advocating for the use of local currency and the New Economy model.
Kendra Shanley has a keen interest in promoting community well-being through her work in health research and activism for local economies.