What people are saying.

  • Shannon is a brilliant strategic thinker—bringing smarts, collaboration, compassion, humor, and out-of-the-box thinking to every problem that comes her way. She leads with equity and heart. She is a talented and quick writer, and thoughtful listener who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all her work. Shannon is an effective facilitator who can quickly see the essential elements of any issue and navigate a team towards consensus and shared solutions. I have been lucky to know Shannon for more than two decades and work with her for the majority of that time in all aspects of non-profit organizations: governance, strategic planning, leadership and professional development, fund development, property acquisition and development, human resources, and, policy and program design. On top of all this, Shannon cares deeply about improving the world for our children's future, from education to health care, child welfare to the environment. Indeed, this is what makes her so effective and amazing.

    — Katie Albright, President & CEO, Safe & Sound

  • Shannon brings quiet competence, strategic thinking, a wealth of experience, and an incredible work ethic to see projects through. I appreciate her energy and wisdom -- both when things are going well and in the face of challenges. She is calm, steady, and clear-headed. Her presence encourages collaboration and guides decision-making so that teams can function at their highest level. Shannon thinks comprehensively and is also decisive. She knows when to lead and when to support someone else taking the lead. She is flexible, comfortable wearing many hats, and naturally fills in gaps to ensure smooth execution. Shannon has a rare ability to hold the big picture in mind while also managing every last detail. She's a quick learner and a true team player. Shannon understands how to create a fund development plan from the ground up, drive it to execution, make adjustments along the way, and employ a wide range of strategies to meet the goal. Shannon is also skilled at organizing large projects and creating systems to improve efficiency and workflow. Shannon is also able to work with all kinds of people. She has a true openness about her that sets others at ease and empowers them to grow.

    —Diana A., Nonprofit Leader

  • Shannon is one of the brightest strategic thinkers with whom I’ve ever had the pleasure of working. She can see and describe the big picture of important issues and quickly shift and dive into details of process and execution. She expertly and gently leads teams (committees, workgroups, entire boards) by her dedicated and skillful example. She is an incredibly hard worker, warm and gracious, and she lets nothing slip through the cracks. She’s a fantastic writer, persuasive, and always dedicated to mission. I would gladly jump aboard any project or endeavor Shannon were to invite me to.

    — Seth Brenzel, Executive Director, The Walden School