Shelbi Frayer currently serves as the CEO at Holy Cross Services/New Hope Community Center, as well as The Nest Lansing, a new homeless shelter she recently founded. Shelbi is an accomplished public sector executive and financial strategist known for stabilizing organizations, leading large cross-functional teams, and delivering transformative fiscal solutions. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning municipal government, education systems, state agencies, and private consulting.
Previously, Shelbi served as the Deputy Mayor for the City of Lansing, overseeing 13 departments and more than 1,000 employees. In this role, she led major development initiatives, including bond projects and a new city hall facility. Prior to working in Lansing, she served as Chief Financial Officer for the City of Flint. Her work resulted in securing $220M in state funding to address the City’s insolvent pension system, preventing bankruptcy and restoring solvency.
Shelbi holds a Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration from Northwood University.