Shirley has a keen interest in both medicine and law and a strong desire to help those less fortunate than herself (especially women and children).
A member of the Friends of Women’s Studies Committee at the University of Windsor.(2003)
Co-chaired the Law Section fundraising sub-committee, Windsor Cancer Centre's Field of Dreams Campaign for a $3.5 million MRI machine, 2004-2005.
Odysseus Project (Board member 2002 to present)
Played the role of Defence Counsel in a video on sexual assault. A series of three video tapes in production on the subject of sexual assault in an effort to enlighten and effect changes.
Windsor Challenge Cup (Team Entrant, 1992-1999)
Ontario Consumer's Association (Board of Directors, 1990-1992)
Big Sister's Association (Board of Directors, 1987-1990)
Women's Economic Forum (Member, 1983-present)
An organization formed to facilitate networking, exchanging of information, socializing and education. Served on the Board of Directors for several years.
Great Beginnings Child-Centred Daycare Co-operative, Inc. (Founding Member, Board of Directors, 1974-1976)
This daycare has been in operation for over 28 years.