Shannon Bartlett
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Transformative Nonprofit Leader | Strategist and Culture Builder
1,620 min coached
57 followers
Supercoach
Studied at DePaul University
Admissions Committee at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Available Tuesday at 1:00 PM UTC
I also can make some additional weekend and evening times as well as earlier morning times work with advance notice. Please feel free to contact me to inquire about additional availability beyond what is visible here.
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Shannon's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
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Shannon’s free events
Live interactive sessions you can join for free.
How to Lead When No One Reports to You: Influence, Alignment, and Execution
Jun 1 at 4:00 PM UTC
35 people going
Making Your Life Golden: The Art of Perfecting the Pivot
Jun 5 at 4:00 PM UTC
20 people going
Is It You or the Job? Navigating Toxic Work Environments with Clarity
Jun 8 at 4:00 PM UTC
15 people going
Shannon’s Non-Profit Leadership Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
10+ people coached for Non-Profit Leadership
Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in leadership roles at prestigious institutions like the National Geographic Society and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, I bring a wealth of experience in change management, strategic planning, inclusive leadership, community engagement, and cultural transformation. With more than 15 years in the higher education and non-profit sectors, I have experienced every aspect of an organization, including designing new functions, identifying process and policy challenges, forging effective cross-functional and external partnerships and collaborations, problem solving, and navigating personnel challenges. As a former C-suite executive for a global organization, I also have designed global strategies, and I am familiar with the need to foster consistency, while also leaving agility to adapt to the local context. I am passionate about mentoring individuals in the non-profit sector to enhance their leadership skills and drive meaningful change. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your journey in non-profit leadership!
Shannon can help with:
Freelancing
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Interview Prep
Networking Strategy
Nonprofit Management
Program Development
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Volunteer Management
Shannon also coaches for Career Coaching, Leadership Coaching, and Law School. View all.
About Shannon
I’ve built a career that spans law, higher education, and the nonprofit world, all while working in elite institutions and on scrappy, under-resourced teams with enormous impact. Along the way, I’ve launched new offices and functions, forged collaborations across cultures, and stepped away from paths that no longer aligned with my values. I know firsthand what it means to be the first in your family to graduate from college, apply to and attend professional school, and navigate the corporate world. I know what it is like to be “the only” woman or person of color in the room, to navigate impostor feelings, and to face bias head-on. I’ve mentored and coached others through law school admissions, interview processes, career transitions, salary negotiations, conflict on teams, and the challenges of being a first-generation professional. What has sustained me through each chapter of my journey has been the wisdom, encouragement, and honest counsel of those who chose to share their knowledge. My own success has been shaped by those conversations, and now I am committed to paying that forward. As your coach, I offer a sounding board, a strategic partner, and a trusted guide. Together, we’ll clarify your goals, align your career with your values and strengths, and build the confidence and strategies you need to thrive. My mission is simple: to help you honor your worth and create a path that feels authentic, purposeful, and sustainable.
Work Experience
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
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.
Lecturer
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
August 2019 - June 2021
Developed and taught seminar on free speech in higher education
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
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
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
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
Attorney
Valorem Law Group
September 2009 - December 2010
Adjunct Faculty
Loyola Law School
August 2009 - May 2011
Served as a first year legal writing faculty member
Associate
Jenner & Block
September 2005 - April 2008
Interviewer
Litigation Fellow
ACLU of Illinois
January 2004 - August 2005
Education
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
UC Berkeley School of Law
M.A., Jurisprudence & Social Policy
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor’s Degree
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