Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweed currently serves as the Head of Global Brand Experience & Events at Edwards Lifesciences since March 2022, following a tenure as Creative Director at The Picnickery from January 2021 to March 2022. Prior experience includes a significant role at Taco Bell from May 2016 to August 2021, where Shannon elevated the Taco Bell Foundation from $1 million to $110 million and successfully managed nationwide events for a diverse audience. Initially, Shannon gained experience as a Fundraising Events Senior Coordinator and Marketing & Communications Specialist at Taco Bell, where responsibilities included curating employee engagement initiatives and crafting brand narratives. An early career as an International Ambassador for the Young Americans from March 2013 to May 2016 provided a foundation in leadership and youth empowerment. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Business Management from the University of Redlands and an Associate's degree in Performing Arts from the Young Americans College of Performing Arts.