Shannon Howell

Shannon Howell serves as the Community Engagement Manager for Stafford County Government since January 2012, leading a significant project to establish the $866,000 Armed Services Memorial and negotiating new cable franchise agreements. Shannon facilitates communications both internally, managing organizational updates for 800 employees, and externally through various platforms, producing press materials and maintaining social media presence. As a skilled content creator, Shannon writes approximately 50 speeches annually for the Board of Supervisors and has a solid background in event planning with over 50 notable events hosted. Previous experience includes freelance writing, administrative support roles in law and government, and a decade as a stay-at-home mom. Shannon holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is a 2017 graduate of the LEAD Program at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia.