Shannon Donnelly joins LiKEN as the Administrative Coordinator with more than five years of experience in nonprofit strategy, operations, development, and governance. She has a background in advancing community-led change, where she has collaborated with academics and grassroots leaders from around the world to connect research and education with local action. Her experience includes managing grants and fundraising initiatives, providing direct support to executive leadership, and building organizational systems that improve efficiency and strengthen collaboration across teams. 

Shannon is a graduate of James Madison University, where she earned her degree in sociology. She is a member of the Pendleton County Parks & Recreation Commission and serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Wild Child: Museum & Menagerie. She has made a home in Franklin, West Virginia, with her two daughters and her partner, and enjoys gardening, exploring the woods, and traveling to catch live music.