Bridgid P. Shannon

Bridgid P. Shannon currently serves as the Assistant Director for Community Engagement at Florida State University, a role held since August 2018, and previously worked as Community Engagement Coordinator at the same institution. Bridgid also holds the position of Southeast Regional Coordinator with the PeaceJam Foundation since 2008, where responsibilities include advising, educating, curriculum development, and capacity building. Additionally, Bridgid has been a teacher at Pine View School since 2006, specializing in AP English, Journalism, and Engaged Citizenship Through Service Learning. From November 2018 to September 2021, Bridgid served as an AmeriCorps Member with Big Bend Hospice, focusing on support for veterans and military families. Educational qualifications include an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in Children's and YA Literature from Hollins University, as well as an AB in English with a focus on Intergenerational Studies from Rollins College.