Katie Shanley

Communications & Administrative Manager

Katie grew up enjoying the best of both worlds, splitting her time between the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, NY, and the picturesque charm of Northwest Connecticut. Her professional journey is as diverse as her upbringing, with roles in marketing and communications for a health supplement company, as an entrepreneur owning a yoga studio and a vintage clothing store, and even coordinating weddings. Katie is driven by a genuine desire to help others and form meaningful connections, fueled by her passion for health and wellness.

After attending UVM in Burlington, VT her adventures took her to OR, NYC, and CT, before she settled back in Vermont with her husband and their two rescue dogs. Now a new mom to an expressive and curious baby girl, Katie was naturally drawn to the mission of Little Bellas. She's thrilled to join the team and is proud to be part of a community dedicated to empowering young girls!

Where do you call home? Waterbury, VT

If you had a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation or the ability to speak and understand any language. 

Favorite snack?  Perfect Bars

Favorite food? Thai or Indian food - bring on the spice!

Favorite Color? Purple

Hidden talents? I am an aromatherapy potion master. I make most of my own skincare products.

What is a fun fact that people don't know about you? I studied Animal Science in college and I'm a certified dog trainer. Probably the only time this is obvious with my two rescue dogs is at meal time when they each have to give me left paw, right paw (yes, they know the difference between their left and right paw - usually), sit, down, touch, wait, and watch me before they can eat. It's an excessive performance and outside of that, they're fairly lawless.