Shannon is a visual journalist, digital strategist and team leader with 15+ years of experience. She is currently with HCA Healthcare as manager of video strategy and previously lead the series & special projects video team at ABC News Digital. She has worked with legacy print and broadcast companies, digital-first startups and client-facing marketing teams to produce award-winning video and storytelling experiences. Shannon now leads teams of producers, editors and freelancers to create impactful original content across a breadth of topics and publishing platforms.

Shannon started her career at National Geographic as a video producer & editor creating short-form documentaries for several National Geographic platforms. Her work has been recognized by the Emmy’s, Peabody’s, WEBBYs, NABJ, National Magazine Awards, the White House News Photographers Association and the Society for News Design.

She has also produced videos for CNN.com, Special Olympics International, Education Week, The Dodo, Women’s World Banking and branded content for CNN Courageous.

She loves telling stories about conservation, underrepresented communities, animals, travel and science.