Shelly Dass is an international and government relations strategist. She has worked with public and private partners on energy and development projects across the region. She has served as a senior political advisor to the organization of American states in Washington DC working with 34 member states and 64 observer countries, partner agencies and special interest groups. Dass started her career as a journalist, television news anchor and  current affairs producer and has been recognized for her work in media through multiple awards.