Sheila has a BA degree in communication science and disorders, with a minor in psychology, from the U of M. She also has a Masters degree in special education with an emphasis on deafness from Western Oregon University and has received training from the Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis. Sheila began her career at ORI in 1995 and has been the Assistant Director of both Congregate Living and Supported Living. In 2014, she became Director of Residential Services. Sheila's community involvement includes President of the Board of Directors for Missoula International School, volunteer positions for Missoula Catholic Schools, Missoula Food Bank, and Family Promise Missoula.