Shannon Thomas
About Shannon Thomas
Shannon Thomas is the Manager of Events and New Initiatives at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in event management and cultural policy, she has held various roles in organizations such as DOC SOCIETY and Brooklyn Bowl London.
Work at Free Library of Philadelphia
Shannon Thomas serves as the Manager of Events and New Initiatives at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. She has held this position since 2022, where she is responsible for overseeing various events and initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement and promoting library services. Her role involves strategic planning and execution of programs that align with the library's mission.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Thomas holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths, University of London, which she completed from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Bard College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Central European University in 2012, focusing on History.
Background in Event Management
Shannon has extensive experience in event management and program coordination. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Manager of Programs and Special Events at the Science History Institute from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Program Manager at DOC SOCIETY for four years, where she contributed to various projects in Brooklyn, NY. Her international experience includes working at Brooklyn Bowl London, where she focused on event coordination.
Previous Positions and Internships
Shannon has held several positions that contributed to her expertise in arts administration and event management. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Brooklyn Arts Council from 2016 to 2017, where she gained valuable experience in arts administration. Additionally, she interned in marketing at MAMA & Company in London for two months in 2015, enhancing her skills in cultural marketing.