Born and raised in British Columbia, Shannon has built her life around faith, leadership, and a deep commitment to equipping others for mission. For nearly three decades, she served in pastoral ministry alongside her husband, leading and strengthening church communities in Ontario before returning to BC in 2022. Together, they have four adult children and delight in being grandparents.

Shannon also brings 17 years of experience in banking and nearly two decades in digital marketing and communications. She has helped organizations grow through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and storytelling that inspires action. Her ability to bridge the worlds of business, ministry, and mission has made her a trusted leader in both nonprofit and marketplace settings.

Her passion for global mission took root during a formative year in Japan, where she experienced firsthand the beauty and complexity of cross-cultural life. She later led a team to South Africa in 2008 and a women’s leadership mission to Kenya and Tanzania in 2018, experiences that continue to shape her vision for raising up the next generation of global workers.

Since joining the Canada Institute of Linguistics in 2024 as Vice President of Development, Shannon has focused on securing sustainable funding to enable students to graduate with little or no debt, fully prepared to serve in Bible translation and language development around the world. Her heart is to ensure that finances never stand in the way of calling.

Shannon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Leadership, further grounding her work in both theological depth and practical strategy.