Shannon Parris helps under-resourced nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs activate their strategies, optimize their operations, measure and maximize their impact, and foster equitable environments so they can boost their capacity, resolve complex issues, and do the hard work of changing the world. Shannon is passionate about developing the next generation of nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs. Her approach blends strategic insight with practical guidance to support underrepresented leaders transitioning into new roles. She is most passionate about working to dismantle systems of oppression and to advocate for and galvanize nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs with marginalized identities.
Areas of Expertise
Board assessment, structure, training, performance
Organizational evaluation, Program evaluation
Succession / transition planning
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), Employee / supervisory training, Employee recruitment and hiring, Leadership training and development, Volunteer management
Business plan development, Managing change, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development
Deep expertise in these issue areas: Community Development, Disability Issues, Economic Development, Social Justice