Don Shanks

Don Shanks is a Certified Professional Cuddle Practitioner at Cuddlist since August 2017, specializing in providing safe, platonic, consensual touch to enhance emotional well-being. In addition to this role, Don has been a Bodywork Enthusiast at Holistic Healing Touch since September 2011. Prior to these positions, Don held senior systems administrator roles at Spalding Consulting, Inc. and PSI Pax, Inc., contributing extensive experience in information systems. As the sole owner of Productive Connection from January 1995 to October 2021, Don demonstrated entrepreneurial skills. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and various certifications related to cuddle therapy.