Shannon B.

Shannon B.

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Transform Your Career with a Seasoned Leader and Trusted Advisor

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Studied at DePaul University

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Hiring Manager at National Geographic Society

Available Monday at 1:00 PM UTC

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Shannon's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $75/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Career Planning, and .

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Shannon’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Experience level: Executive

10+ people coached for Career Coaching

Over the course of my career, I have faced decisions about whether to transition and if so, to what. Those are never easy decisions to make, and having someone available to discuss options with can always be helpful. Over the two decades of my career, I have not only pivoted sectors and professions, I also have counseled students, alumni and colleagues as they have navigated their own careers, transitions and pivot points. I also firmly believe in negotiating for what you are worth and have advised and mentored others as they have weighed job offers in various sectors. Finally, a passion for me is advising those from historically excluded backgrounds in their industries (first generation, people of color, etc.) on navigating uninclusive professional environments.

Shannon can help with:

Interview Prep

Career Planning

Leadership

Salary Negotiation

General Exploration

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Work Experience

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Chief Community Engagement & Social Impact Officer

National Geographic Society

March 2025 - June 2025

Hiring Manager

Design global strategy to ethically engage with Indigenous and local communities, expand social impact initiatives, and advance innovation and collaboration. Leadership, Strategic Planning and +3 skills

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Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

National Geographic Society

August 2021 - February 2025

Hiring Manager

Built and led the Society’s inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion team and strategy, embedding inclusion and equity across the philanthropic and grant-making organization's operations, programs, and culture while championing inclusion and accessibility.

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Lecturer

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

August 2019 - June 2021

Developed and taught seminar on free speech in higher education

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Associate Dean

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

October 2018 - June 2021

Admissions Committee

Led transformational initiatives to advance diversity and engagement across the institution, developed impactful programming and initiatives for students, staff, faculty and alumni, and shaped institutional priorities at the intersection of legal education and inclusion. Reviewed applications for admission, hosted recruiting events for prospective students, and advised about admissions process. Leadership, Strategy and +2 skills

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Dean of Students

University of Chicago Law School

August 2016 - September 2018

Hiring Manager

Managed student life operations, spearheaded initiatives to enhance well-being, belonging, and inclusion, and served as a senior leadership voice for student-centered change. Student Services, Communication and +2 skills

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Director of Diversity Education & Outreach

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

November 2013 - June 2016

Interviewer

Led diversity education and student experience initiatives, advised leadership, faculty and administrators on inclusion strategies,. Reviewed applications for admissions, met with prospective students, and led recruitment initiatives focused on historically underrepresented students, including first generation professional students. Diversity & Inclusion, Coaching and +2 skills

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Associate Director of Student Affairs

University of Chicago Law School

December 2010 - October 2013

Supported student success and inclusion, advised affinity groups, and directed, designed and executed signature student programming. Spoke with prospective students. Student Affairs, Event Planning and +3 skills

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Adjunct Faculty

Loyola Law School

August 2009 - May 2011

Served as a first year legal writing faculty member

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Attorney

Valorem Law Group

September 2009 - December 2010

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Associate

Jenner & Block

September 2005 - April 2008

Interviewer

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Litigation Fellow

ACLU of Illinois

January 2004 - August 2005

Education

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DePaul University

JD, summa cum laude

Order of the Coif CALI Awards in: Trial Advocacy, Legal Profession, Constitutional Process II, and Race, Racism & U.S.History 2002 Women's Bar Foundation Scholarship Recipient

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UC Berkeley School of Law

M.A., Jurisprudence & Social Policy

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Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor’s Degree

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