Talai Shirey joined NWCCOG in July of 2021 as Office Manager bringing two decades of administrative experience with her. A native to Colorado, Talai was raised skiing the local Summit County resorts. Prior to joining NWCCOG, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from Metro State University Denver. She started her career as an Executive Assistant with Clear Channel Airports providing support for the advertising program at Denver International Airport where she earned recognition for her ability to anticipate client needs and prioritize projects. More recently, Talai worked as an Executive Assistant for a local software company where she assisted in several different roles including administrative support, human resources, and legal research.

Talai has lived in Summit County with her husband Scott since 2011 where they are raising their daughter; a family of outdoor enthusiast who enjoy time together often spent on the slopes or hiking trails. Her biggest accomplishment lately has been to keep her family happy, healthy and safe.