Shannon Graham

Shannon Graham is a professional with extensive experience in historic preservation and research. Currently working as a Research and Genealogy Historian at Polk County BoCC, Shannon manages the Polk County Historic Marker Program and organizes the Certified Local Government Program. As a Registration Intern at Art Bridges Foundation, Shannon entered metadata for art pieces and collaborated on educational content. Previous roles include Graduate Student Research Assistant at HISTORIC COBBHAM FOUNDATION INC, where extensive research efforts contributed to a historic property's documentation, and Graduate Student Assistant at the University of Georgia, supporting the Historic Preservation Program. Additional experience includes internships focused on history research, museum operations, and database management. Shannon holds a Master of Historic Preservation and a Bachelor of Arts in History, along with a certificate in Museology/Museum Studies and a minor in Music, all from The University of Georgia.