Marisela Shipman

Purdue Extension Childcare Senior Administrative Assistant

Community Development

Marisela Shippam joined the Community Child Care team as the Senior Administrative Assistant in early 2025. A Lafayette native, Marisela is a proud graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and Purdue University. Over the past decade, Marisela has built a diverse background in human services and healthcare administration. After several years away, Marisela returned to the Lafayette area in 2021. She is enthusiastic about joining the Community Child Care team and is committed to providing high-quality administrative support to staff and stakeholders. As a mother of two young children, Marisela is deeply invested in the team’s mission to strengthen childcare resources and support families throughout the community.

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