Shawn Mahoney, Ph.D.
About Shawn Mahoney, Ph.D.
Professional Background
Shawn Mahoney has held several leadership positions in the education sector. He is currently the Chief Customer Officer at Amazon Web Services, where he spearheaded the strategic design, development, and global implementation of an early-career cloud seller and future leader university for the Worldwide Public Sector. Prior to this role, Mahoney served as the Chief Product and Learning Officer at Illuminate Education. His career also includes tenures as the SVP of Product Development and Chief Learning Officer for McGraw-Hill Education K-12 Schools, and the VP of Product Research for North America at Pearson.
Educational Qualifications
Shawn Mahoney holds an array of academic qualifications that underpin his professional expertise. He earned a B.A. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Bilingual Education, thus grounding his career in teaching and educational leadership. Furthering his specialization, he received an M.A. Ed. in Technology, Innovation, and Education from The Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mahoney has also achieved a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Arizona State University, showcasing his commitment to leveraging technology in education.
Early Career Experience
Shawn Mahoney began his professional journey as a bilingual math and language arts teacher. This role provided him with hands-on experience in the classroom, allowing him to understand the educational needs and challenges that educators face. This early background in teaching has continuously informed his later roles in educational technology and product development.
Certifications and Board Memberships
In addition to his educational and professional accomplishments, Shawn Mahoney is a Certified Cloud Practitioner with Amazon Web Services, accrediting his expertise in cloud computing. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for EdWeek, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of this educational organization.