Shannon Odam
About Shannon Odam
Shannon Odam serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Geron Corporation, where she has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership, she has held various roles at PwC and HOPE Services, focusing on talent development and organizational capability.
Work at Geron Corporation
Shannon Odam has served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Geron Corporation since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resource strategies to support organizational goals. Her responsibilities include talent management, organizational development, and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. Odam's leadership at Geron emphasizes collaboration and results-driven initiatives, aligning human resources with the company's overall mission.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to her current role, Shannon Odam worked at PwC for six years in various capacities. She began as an HR Manager from 2007 to 2010, then transitioned to Assurance HR Leader from 2010 to 2013. Following that, she served as a Strategic Business Partner, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion Leader from 2013 to 2017. Her tenure at PwC allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of human resources within a large corporate environment, focusing on talent development and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Odam holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development (MHROD) from the University of San Francisco, which she completed from 2002 to 2004. She also studied Executive Coaching at the Hudson Institute of Coaching from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from California State University, Fresno, from 1994 to 1996. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resource leadership and organizational capability development.
Background in Community Services
Before her corporate career, Shannon Odam worked at HOPE Services as the Director of Community Living Services from 1997 to 2007. This role involved overseeing community programs and services, providing her with a strong foundation in leadership and community engagement. Her decade-long experience in this position contributed to her understanding of diverse organizational cultures and the importance of inclusive practices.
Human Resource Leadership Experience
With over 20 years of experience in human resource leadership, Shannon Odam has developed a strong ability to enhance business performance through talent and organizational capability development. She has worked in both structured and less-structured environments, which has given her a unique perspective on leadership development and diversity initiatives. Odam is committed to fostering collaborative relationships and achieving results through effective talent management strategies.