Shannon McQueen M.Ed.

Director of Strategic Partnerships at Manna Inc.

Shannon McQueen M.Ed. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Shannon is currently working as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Manna Inc., where they focus on advocacy and communications for affordable housing in Washington, DC. Prior to this, Shannon worked at Landed as a Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2022.

Shannon also spent a significant amount of time in the education sector, starting with their role as a Teacher at Denver Public Schools from 2015 to 2017. Shannon then moved on to become the Regional Manager at the same organization from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Shannon worked as a Service Learning Manager at THE LOGAN SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE LEARNING from 2013 to 2014.

Before entering the education sector, Shannon gained experience in nonprofit organizations. Shannon was a Site Director at The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they served as a Program Manager at Catholic Charities of Denver from 2007 to 2010 and as a Program Manager Project YES at YMCA of Boulder Valley from 2006 to 2007.

Overall, Shannon McQueen M.Ed. has a well-rounded background with expertise in strategic partnerships, advocacy, communications, relationship management, teaching, and program management. Shannon'sexperience in various sectors showcases their adaptability and ability to excel in different environments.

Shannon McQueen M.Ed. obtained a Masters of Education degree from the University of Denver, specializing in Education. This degree was earned between the years 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, Shannon completed their undergraduate studies at Emerson College, where they earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Political Science and Government. As for additional certifications, Shannon has completed the "Diversity and Inclusion Certification Management Coaching" program offered by Udemy in 2021. Furthermore, they have also taken a course on "Unconscious Bias: Fuel Diversity and Become a Better You" from the same institution, although the completion date is not specified.

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  • Director of Strategic Partnerships

    October, 2022 - present