Shannon Slankard

Shannon Slankard is an experienced professional in social work and advocacy with a focus on domestic violence and trauma-informed care. Currently serving as the Residential Director for Roots of Courage and Lead Domestic Violence Advocate at Family Tree since May 2022, Shannon provides individual, group, and family advocacy, crisis intervention, and self-sufficiency planning for shelter residents. Previous roles include Substitute Teacher at Bishop Kelley High School, Intern Client Navigator at Family Safety Center Tulsa, and various positions in customer service and support, including Intern at Family & Children's Services and Behavioral Health Technician at ACES. Shannon holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma.