Shannon is a partner at O’Brien, Gentry & Scott, LLC, a Washington DC based government affairs and public policy consulting firm. From a military family, Shannon develops and implements successful public policy and federal program strategies for the firm’s broad range of clients. Including the fields of military training and technologies, critical communications, public safety and homeland security, and transportation safety. Shannon is also a strong advocate for several not-for-profit initiatives, including efforts to advance rare disease research, assist orphan and foster care children. She serves on the Government Advisory Committee for the National Military Families Association, advocating for resources essential to military families.