Shannyn S.

Shannyn S. currently serves as the Associate Director for Foundation and Corporate Relations at the University of Chicago, focusing on supporting sciences and managing limited opportunities. Prior to this role, Shannyn was the Senior Strategic Partnerships Officer at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, where responsibilities included developing partnerships and leading foundation and NGO relations. Shannyn's experience also includes serving as the Assistant Director of Foundation Relations at the University of Georgia, the Director of Philanthropy at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, and the Senior Development Officer at the Coastal Conservation League, where major campaigns and relationships with private foundations were managed. Earlier career highlights include roles at The Nature Conservancy, where Shannyn oversaw grant programs and implemented major gifts initiatives. Shannyn holds a Master of Public Administration from the College of Charleston and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Westminster College.