Shelley Trask

Shelley Trask is a Senior Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson, the CTO and Co-founder of Slack, based in San Francisco. She has a unique professional profile characterized by her exceptional organizational skills and creativity.

Professional Background:

• Currently serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to Cal Henderson at Slack12
• Scaled the Engineering Executive Assistant team from one person to five, supporting over 700 people1
• Has previously worked in startups across various sectors including AI, Biotech, SaaS, advertising, and environmental planning1

Work Style and Interests:

• Highly skilled professional who combines creativity with collaboration and organizational expertise4
• Passionate about the Executive Assistant role and its evolving nature
• Helped shape the career path for assistants at Slack, including crafting the team's mission statement and values3

Personal Interests: When not working, Shelley enjoys:

• Gardening
• Playing with her small dog
• Browsing garage sales
• Exploring multiple browser tabs while researching her current interests1

She is also known for her advocacy for art majors with strong discipline and organizational skills, emphasizing the potential of administrative professionals in modern workplaces.