Aaron Shafer

I work as a production scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital within their GMP facility. We produce tailor-made biologic-based therapies for the St. Jude children being treated at the hospital. I am interested in seeing Memphis becoming a recreationally rich area where Memphians have more access to positive physical outlets that other parts of the country take for granted. These outlets are critical for retaining our 'home-grown" workforce and attracting new talent from elsewhere. Youth and working professionals need many local recreational outlets for achieving a healthy work-life balance. I hope that through the combined efforts of our Memphis leaders, that we will have a vibrant healthy culture that emerges from a city that is currently plagued by health and societal issues. It's critical we get this work done. Please join me in the effort and visit my website at skatelifememphis.org