SHELLIE BOWLIN – Executive Director

Shellie is a graduate of South Caldwell High School, prior to attending Guilford College, where she earned degrees in Psychology and Political Science, & a minor in Organizational Communications. She has 28 years experience working with people across the age spectrum, including children with lived experience of maltreatment, at-risk youth, adults with severe & persistent mental illness, and adults with dementia. Over 15 of those years include experience with nonprofit leadership. Prior to accepting the Executive Director position in 2017, at Robin’s Nest, she was the Program Director for the Wilkes County Children’s Advocacy Center, SAFE Spot. In her free time, Shellie engages in self-care via the yarn arts (spinning, dyeing, crocheting, and knitting), spending time outdoors with her husband, Shannon, camping, hiking, or simply sitting in the sun. They have 5 grown children, two grandkids, a big dog and two cats.

REBECCA DELLINGER – Associate Director

Rebecca has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration and Business Communications. She has 8 years of experience working with the at-risk population as a site coordinator with Communities in Schools. She enjoys working in the nonprofit sector with underserved populations. She began working at Robin’s Nest in 2021. Rebecca and her husband are proud to have a blended family of 8 children.

APRIL JACOB – Medical Director

April Jacob, MMS, PA-C is a graduate of South Caldwell High School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Physician Assistant training and degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. Prior to joining the Robin’s Nest, she practiced Family Medicine at Caldwell UNC Healthcare and has specialized training in the care of children who have been maltreated. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, raising chickens and roller skating.

BROOKE BOST – Medical Provider

TAYLOR GRANT – PRN Medical Provider

GABBY SHACKLEFORD – Child Safety Response Specialist

NATALIE BROOKS – Child Safety Response Specialist

FAITH RUBIO – Trauma Therapy Director

YRMA LOPEZ MILLER – Trauma Therapist