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Shelley Buchanan

Shelley is a forty-year northern Nevada resident with a history in education and philanthropy. After her graduation with a MA in Teaching English, she created and taught English language programs. Later, she obtained a graduate degree in library science and managed school media centers. In her spare time, she has worked on fundraising, technology, and communications for many nonprofits and political organizations. In addition to her philanthropic work, she has written for several educational publications. Her loves are her family, books, dogs, baking, and gardening. Zucchini cupcakes, anyone?

Shelley's Latest Articles

Is it Time for Nevada to Limit School Fees?

By Shelley Buchanan ● Economy ● September 20, 2022

The cost for a high school Honors diploma can exceed $1,000.

Washoe County Schools Help Students

By Shelley Buchanan ● Business ● August 25, 2022

While Cutting Costs With New Electric Buses

Education Will Be A Central Issue for Nevada Voters This Year

By Shelley Buchanan ● Business ● January 15, 2022

Are Democrats Paying Attention?

Great Basin National Park Remains a Place of Solitude Despite Record Numbers of Visitors

By Shelley Buchanan ● Arts ● July 9, 2021

Older Workers struggle in Nevada

By Shelley Buchanan ● Economy ● June 28, 2021

Age discrimination is harder to prove in wake of 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision – age employment inequity persists and grows in post-COVID economy

When “Organic” Means Inequality: A Tale of a Local Grocery Store

By Shelley Buchanan ● Agriculture & Food ● May 16, 2021