Welcome to Our Community!
The Shelley Glover Foundation (SGF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established by family and friends in 2004 following Shelley’s tragic death in a U.S. Ski Team training accident. Shelley Glover was an extraordinary athlete, amazing friend, collaborative, humble, and a pure joy to be around. She chased her dreams with an unwavering passion and commitment, and did so with humility and a profound compassion for others. We will no longer see her footsteps on that path. But, like so many others before her, her light still shines so that others can see the way.
So, this is really not just about Shelley’s story. It is also about those who will go on, those who will continue to inspire us all. It is about dreams and how they become real. It is about taking the tragic events in life and creating something beautiful in their wake.
There are, and will be, events and funds and committees making plans. That will also be a part of Shelley’s continuing story, but those things are not the sole purpose of this endeavor. This will be a profoundly personal space, ours and yours. We hope that people will find that this is a place to regain perspective, hope and commitment – a place to be inspired.
Shelley’s Way
“WE HONOR YOU SHELLEY G. for leaving a memorable impression on all of us just by being you. We will carry your dreams with us to the top. We will push our limits even further because you gave us inspiration, because that is what you would have done. Now it is in our hands. You forever will be in our hearts and minds. In your death, we are all left standing before a path that awaits our footsteps. This path will be formed and molded with each step we take. From this day forward, each step we take down that path, we will take for you.”- Shelley’s teammates
Our Mission
To deliver education, advocacy, and financial support for girls to develop lifelong skills through sport and to assist the development of women coaches and leaders.
Our Vision
To have an equitable, inclusive and safe sport environment that provides positive experiences for girls and women as athletes, coaches, and leaders.
Our Values
Integrity: Honesty guides our actions as we work with purpose and principle.
Kindness: We treat others with kindness and respect.
Equity & Inclusion: We act with fairness and all are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Collaboration: We work with others to build partnerships and community.
Impact: Our work makes noticeable, meaningful, and positive change.
Safety: We work to create environments that provide psychological and physical safety.
Our Team
Carmella Glover Jayne, MS, RN
Carmella, Shelley’s mother, and the founder/CEO of the Shelley Glover Foundation, is an execution-focused leader with 20+ years of operational excellence experience in the healthcare industry. She is an expert at creating strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Carmella is an outstanding strategic thinker combined with collaboration and aptitude for building high performance teams achieving sustained results. Carmella knew early on that athletics and competitive sports were key to building confidence and self-esteem in her life and worked to share the gift with as many girls as possible - including her two daughters and now grand-daughter.
Brian Zuleger, PhD, CMPC
Brian, Shelley’s brother-in-law, is married to Bonnie Glover, and they have a daughter, Iris. Brian has dedicated his professional career to helping improve the sport experience for all through sport psychology and coaching development. Brian has 20 years of experience coaching and teaching at all levels from youth to professional. He works with individuals, teams and organizations to improve well-being and performance. Brian is a professor of sport psychology and chair of the graduate applied sport psychology program at Adams State University. Brian has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, a M.S. in Human Performance and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a member of the USOPC Sport Psychology & Mental Training Registry, USATF Level 2 Coach and is SafeSport Trained.
Amy Carlson Andonian
Amy is a nonprofit executive with 15+ years of extensive administrative, management, fund development, and social work experience, specifically working with older adults and their families in the SF Bay Area, CA. Amy has superb communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; she is an excellent writer and editor, with a strong track record in grant-writing and raising money for local nonprofits. Amy is committed to leveraging her diverse skills and experiences to advance the efforts of local nonprofits in the areas of social justice, women’s advocacy, and philanthropy. And she seeks to empower her own 13yo daughter to become the best possible swimmer, student athlete, and future leader that she can be.
Bonnie Glover, MS, FNP, RN
Bonnie, Shelley’s sister and mother to Iris has over 15 years experience working in the healthcare industry. Bonnie and Shelley ski raced together into high school. Bonnie went on to play collegiate soccer at the University of British Columbia and was part of the national championship team in 2003.
Rich Glover
Rich, Shelley’s father and co-founder of the Shelley Glover Foundation. What made Rich the most proud was being a father to Bonnie and Shelley. He was often heard saying, "raising my daughters was the absolute greatest joy of my life." He could be found watching, coaching, managing, or volunteering at any number of their athletic endeavors over their formative years. He was an incredible ski technician and was often tuning skis until the early morning hours before his daughters’ downhill races. He became a grandfather to Iris and enjoyed spending time with her, especially reading. Rich died peacefully in April, 2023.