Shannon Hitchcock

Shannon Hitchcock has extensive work experience in various roles related to communications, marketing, and management. Shannon is currently working as the Chief Communications Officer at Prosser Memorial Health since 2018. Before that, they served as the Chief Communications Officer at Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center from 2016 to 2018, focusing on the growth and optimization of existing and new service lines.

Prior to that, Hitchcock worked as the Operations and Communications Administrator at Enterprise for Progress in the Community (EPIC) from 2014 to 2016, where they coordinated daily administrative functions and assisted the CEO in communication and recruitment activities. Shannon also worked as the Business Development Director at Yakima Herald-Republic from 2013 to 2014, providing leadership to the advertising team and developing comprehensive communications strategies.

Hitchcock's earlier experiences include serving as the Marketing & Development Director at Yakima County Economic Development Association from 2012 to 2013, Marketing Director at Casper Star-Tribune from 2006 to 2009, Executive Director at State of Washington Department of Agriculture from 2002 to 2005, and Marketing Manager at Yakima Herald-Republic from 1996 to 2001.

Shannon Hitchcock attended Washington State University from 1990 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.