Shawan Allen

Shawan Allen has extensive experience in community relations and volunteer management, currently serving as Community Impact Manager at Cox Enterprises since July 2018, previously holding roles including Sr. Community Relations Specialist and Community Relations Specialist. Prior experience includes positions at Cox Automotive Inc., and a significant tenure at Open Hand Atlanta, where Shawan directed volunteer services, overseeing a $245,000 budget and generating substantial labor savings through effective volunteer programs. Shawan has worked in various capacities in nonprofit organizations, focusing on resource coordination, volunteer recruitment, and community engagement, with an educational background in Public Administration from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Psychology from The University of Georgia.