Shea Hopfauf began her child welfare career in residential settings. She has worked in many roles including:

• Intake worker
• Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator
• CPS Supervisor
• Quality Practice Specialist
• Area Administrator

Her academic achievements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Phoenix
• Master of Social Work through the Child Welfare Training and Advancement (CWTAP) program at Eastern Washington University