Shannon Forrey

Shannon Forrey's work experience includes various roles in digital media and communications. Shannon is currently a Director of Social & Digital Media at OceanX since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2018 to 2022, where they served as the Earth Science Public Engagement Manager and Web/Social Media Producer. Shannon was responsible for growing NASA's social media and digital presence for Earth science missions. Shannon also worked at the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a Team Coordinator and Outreach Lead for the NASA SUITS Design Challenge from 2017 to 2018. Before that, they held roles at The Salvation Army, serving as the Digital Strategy & Audience Development Director, Web & Social Media Manager, and Marketing & Design Manager. Shannon also worked as an Art Director at Banzai Research Institute and as an Art Director & Project Manager at Enne Bi Communications.

Shannon Forrey pursued their education in a variety of fields. Shannon obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Space Studies with a focus on Space Law/Policy and Human Factors from the University of North Dakota, attending from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, they studied at Coastline College from 2012 to 2013, where they explored Astronomy and Biology. Shannon also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Advertising from The Art Institutes. Additionally, in February 2018, they obtained certifications in Open Water, Enriched Air, and Peak Performance Buoyancy from PADI.