Shalyn was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Florida. Shalyn completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Shalyn enjoys mentoring physician assistant students during the clinical rotation stages of their training. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants (GAPA), and the North Georgia Advanced Providers Association.

Shalyn resides in Johns Creek with her husband and their daughter.