Patrick Shannon

Patrick Shannon has a diverse work experience in the environmental and forestry sector. Patrick began their career as the West Coast Organizer for the Alaska Coalition, where they led advocacy campaigns to promote conservation on Alaska's national forests and wildlife refuge. Patrick then joined Friends of the River as the Oregon Klamath Dams Campaign Coordinator. Patrick later joined Sustainable Northwest as the Forest Program Director, where they developed strategies for sustainable forestry and economic development. Patrick's responsibilities included facilitation, technical assistance, fundraising, and managing program initiatives. Currently, Patrick is the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Director at the National Forest Foundation, where they direct strategic programs and investments to enhance national forests in the region. Patrick'srole includes fundraising, managing restoration projects, and collaborating with community partners and the Forest Service.

Patrick Shannon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, which they attended from 1992 to 1996. Patrick later pursued a Master of Science degree in Forest Resources at Oregon State University, where they studied from 2006 to 2008.