Shannon Millman

Shannon Millman is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background. Shannon began their career in Sunoco, where they worked as a Retailer Trainer and a member of the Sunoco Training Council. In 2000, Shannon joined General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, where they held various roles such as Supervisor, Training & Development Coordinator, Recruiting & Compensation Coordinator, Diversity Specialist, Compensation Specialist, and Health & Safety Specialist.

In 2013, Shannon moved on to London Life/Great-West Lifeco Inc, where they initially served as an Associate Manager in Canadian Compensation. Shannon then transitioned to roles focused on employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Shannon held positions as a Global Employee Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion Lead, HR Business Project Lead, Director of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Director Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Employee Engagement.

In 2019, Shannon utilized their expertise in performance coaching by founding Accelerate YOU! Performance Coaching. Shannon also became a Professional Certified Coach (ICF). Additionally, they have experience as a Teaching Professional at Huron University.

Overall, Shannon Millman has a comprehensive work history encompassing various roles in leadership, HR, diversity and inclusion, compensation, safety, training, coaching, and teaching.

Shannon Millman, CHRL, PCC, has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Western University, which they obtained from 1994 to 1997. Shannon furthered their education by earning a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Fanshawe College between 2000 and 2002. In 2004, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Adult and Continuing Education from the University of Phoenix, completing the program in 2007. Currently, Shannon is participating in an Executive Program in Inclusion by Design at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, with an expected completion date in 2021. Additionally, they hold various certifications, including a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation from the HRPA, which they obtained in 2014, and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification from the International Coaching Federation, achieved in 2020. Shannon has also obtained certifications such as the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) from WorldatWork in 2010 and the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) from the HRPA in 2008. Furthermore, they recently obtained an LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate from Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada in 2021.