Shannon Hendrix

Shannon Hendrix, MS, RD, LD, serves as senior vice president and administrator for Arkansas Children’s Northwest. Hendrix has a deep understanding of the special considerations required to run a children’s hospital, as well as extensive knowledge of overall child health in Arkansas. Her experience at Arkansas Children’s includes leadership responsibilities with teams ranging from clinical operations, such as Radiology and Laboratory, to the social support services at the heart of delivering family-centered care, including Social Work and Pastoral Care. She previously served as vice president of clinical and diagnostic services for Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

A registered dietitian, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition from the University of Central Arkansas. She sits on community boards and is active in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Hendrix is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.