Monroe University Bronx

2024: Earned the Most Improved Player Award at the Express Awards Lunch (4/17)... played in 24 matches during the season... produced 24 kills, 14 digs, and 12 blocks in 2024... recorded two kills and just as many blocks at Union County (9/7)... generated a kill, two service aces, and just as many digs against Hostos (9/21)... slammed home four kills at Queensborough (10/1).

2023: Was named to the Region 15 All-Academic team (6/26)... slammed home three kills across two matches played during the season.

2022: First season playing collegiate volleyball for the Express... scored three kills against Hostos (9/3)... tallied four kills at Bronx CC (10/12). 

Who is Shirley?
Academic Year: Junior
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.
Native Country: United States
Academic Major: Sports Management
High School: Urban Assembly Media Studies
Why did you choose Monroe?: I wanted to be the first generation to graduate college from my family. Monroe is giving me the opportunity to play college volleyball.
Career Goals After Graduation: Playing volleyball.
Dream job: To have my own volleyball camp and to coach.
Instagram: shir.leyyyyy

My Favorite:
Athlete: Asjia O’Neal
Movie: The Notebook   
TV Show: Peppa Pig
Food: Macaroni & Cheese and Fried Chicken
Musical Artist: PARTYNEXTDOOR
Quote: "Even if I don't reach all my goals, I've gone higher than I would have if I hadn't set any."
Color: Pink
Hobbies: Painting and Sketching