Shandra and her husband moved to Juneau in 2015. Shortly after giving birth to their first daughter at the Juneau Family Birth Center in February 2019, Shandra jumped at the chance to join the team of midwives who helped her throughout her journey into motherhood. She welcomed her second daughter at the birth center in June 2021. In her administrative role, Shandra is excited to be a part of the mission to help other families access the same level of care and empowerment she received.