- NextGen: LEAD 290
Shannan is the Nonprofits LEAD Program Director at Marietta College, a role she has held since March of 2024. In this role, she helps nonprofit organizations build capacity in the areas of finances, information technology, human resources, marketing, networking, governance and operations. Nonprofits LEAD develops and implements a set of region-specific programs, based on experience and informed by both the input of local nonprofit leaders as well as research on best practices.
With over 10 years of nonprofit experience, she has held roles within Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Heart of Florida United Way, and is a proud AmeriCorps alum. She earned her Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, in 2010. She is an active First Aid/CPR/AED trainer with the American Red Cross, and holds multiple certificates in Mental Health First Aid. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors at North Star Child Advocacy Center.
Shannan currently resides in Parkersburg, WV with her husband and 2 dogs.