Shannon Sanders

Shannon Sanders, SPHR, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Their most recent position is as the Director of Education, Marketing, & Hospital Foundation at Greenwood County Hospital, where they are responsible for coordinating special community events, managing public relations, and overseeing the community education and marketing budget. Prior to this role, they worked as an Education Developer at the Association of Washington Cities, where they coordinated educational events and developed training programs. Shannon also served as a Management Analyst II - Training Specialist at Tacoma Public Utilities, where they developed training and communication materials on various topics. Shannon has experience in the public sector, having worked as a Training & Human Resources Consultant 4 at the Washington State Attorney General's Office, where they designed training materials and provided consulting services. In addition, Shannon has experience in the military as an 88M Motor Transport Operator in the US Army, where they led teams and managed transportation operations. Shannon has also worked as a language arts teacher and coach at USD 253 and USD 252-Olpe High School, where they collaborated on curriculum planning and utilized educational technology resources. Shannon has further contributed to the field as a professional speaker at mLearnCon 2015, where they discussed the importance of brain-based mobile learning. Overall, Shannon's work experience highlights their expertise in education, training, and organizational development.

Shannon Sanders, SPHR has a Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology from Emporia State University, which they obtained from 2008 to 2011. Shannon also holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in English, from the same university, which they completed from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, Shannon has obtained various certifications throughout their career, including the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute in 2018.