Shelagh is a GNWT nominee and was appointed in March 2025.
Shelagh has a B.Sc. in Geology from Concordia University in Montréal and an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in environmental sciences from McGill University and Université du Québec à Montréal, respectively. In March 2000, shortly after completing her Ph.D., she moved to Délı̨ne where she worked for over two years as Science Advisor for the Délı̨ne Uranium Team on a project focused on the remediation of the former uranium mine, Port Radium. In June 2002, she relocated to Yellowknife to work on a cumulative effects project for the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee and then in March 2005 began work in environmental consulting with a private firm where remediation of legacy contaminated sites was the focus. From late 2017 until April 2023 Shelagh was the Executive Director of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, before leaving full time work. She lives and plays in the natural beauty of Yellowknife.