Shelby | General Manager of Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park | ....the world is ever‑changing

In this episode of Waves of Impact, Ali Green interviews Shelby, General Manager of Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park in Destin, Florida, about what it takes to lead a complex, high‑risk attraction with a hands‑on, people‑first approach. Shelby unpacks her leadership style—from starting each day with “daily dive” huddles and in‑park visibility to designing recognition‑driven staff events that keep seasonal team members engaged through the entire summer. She also shares how she helped shape a new operations internship within Lucky Strike Entertainment’s growing portfolio of waterparks, positioning students to gain broad, cross‑department experience and a potential pathway into full‑time leadership roles.Shelby is an Alumni of the GH&TM program here at the University of West Florida, class of 2020. We are all so proud of her accomplishments throughout the years, and it was a delight to have her share her experiences.