Shannon is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in commercializing innovations across cleantech, sustainability, environmental health, biomedical research, toxicology, ecological impact, and risk assessment. She has successfully led regional, national, and international multidisciplinary teams to develop strategic plans for solving complex environmental challenges.

As an Executive in Residence at Foresight Cleantech Accelerator, Shannon continues to play a pivotal role in fostering climate and environmental innovation. She previously led the Climate Venture Studio (CVS) at UBC, where her leadership contributed to CVS winning the BC Cleantech Award in 2022. Shannon also spearheaded CVS's economic reconciliation efforts, advancing climate solutions in remote Indigenous communities to foster clean water, food security, renewable energy independence, and land sovereignty.

Her past leadership roles include being the Global Director of Innovation at Hemmera and Ausenco, where she launched a global corporate innovation program for over 2,000 staff, facilitating industrial-academic-government R&D collaborations. Shannon also oversaw a board-directed innovation incubator focused on reducing the environmental footprint of industrial activities through cleantech applications.

Known for her ability to translate complex environmental issues into accessible language, Shannon is a sought-after speaker and media figure, having delivered over 200 invited presentations worldwide. She is fluent in both English and French.

Shannon is the founding director of Coastal Scene Investigation, supporting stakeholder engagement in solving interdisciplinary environmental health issues, conducting marine ecotoxicology research, and leading conservation programs. Her career achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the Foresight Community Advocate Award (2023), Clean50 Angel Award (2024), WODI LESG Leadership Award (2024), and the national YTV Environment Award.

Previously, Shannon was a professor of Environmental Science at Dalhousie University and the Director of the Marine Ecotoxicology Lab, where she co-won the Senate Environmental Award.

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