Shannon is a public relations, marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience building buzz for start-ups at the ground floor, launching significant campaigns for national clients, establishing impactful digital influencer programs and elevating content marketing strategies to cement brands as leaders in their respective industries.

After receiving her BA in Journalism from North Central College, Shannon freelanced briefly as a local newspaper writer before transitioning to a communications and public relations career. She gained invaluable experience in a variety of industries prior to landing at a PR agency for PRSA-recognized work with tourism, hospitality and B2C clients, eventually leading to a lengthy detour in the golf industry during which she worked as the Public Relations Manager at Pebble Beach Resorts and as a founding member of a golf equipment start-up during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Alas, she does not play golf.) Shannon recently began her telecommunications journey as a member of the Extenet marketing team before joining the JSA family.

Shannon lives outside of Chicago. When she’s not helping clients achieve their public relations goals, she can be found painting, attending live concerts, trying new foods and traveling.