Shannon Spillane Buckingham

Shannon Spillane Buckingham is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and public policy advocacy. Currently serving as Senior Vice President for Communications and Senior Counselor at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities since February 2017, Shannon has previously held positions including Vice President of Communications and External Affairs at the same organization and Associate Director for Communications and Strategic Planning at the Office of Management and Budget from August 2015 to January 2017. In these roles, Shannon has successfully developed and implemented communication strategies for significant national issues and advised senior White House leadership. Additionally, Shannon's earlier career includes roles as Vice President for Communications and Communications Director at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and support positions in various campaigns and agencies. Shannon graduated with a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.