Allison Shannon
About Allison Shannon
Allison Shannon serves as the Senior Manager of Strategic Growth and Partnership at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in business development and proposal management, with a background in various roles across organizations such as Arizona State University and Winrock International.
Work at Global Communities
Allison Shannon has served as Senior Manager, Strategic Growth and Partnership at Global Communities since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing strategies that enhance the organization's growth and partnership opportunities. Prior to her current position, she worked as Business Development Manager and DevCenter Managing Coordinator at Global Communities, gaining valuable experience in business development and management.
Education and Expertise
Allison Shannon holds a Master's Degree in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, obtained from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Speech Communication, and Philosophy from Trinity University, studying from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she pursued Continuing Education in Sustainability at Arizona State University from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in crafting and executing business development strategies.
Background
Allison Shannon has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to business development and proposal management. She began her career as a Grant Proposal Writer at Arizona State University's Global Institute of Sustainability from 2009 to 2014. She later held positions such as Capture and Proposal Manager at ASU International Development and Consultant at Winrock International. Her experience spans multiple organizations and sectors, enhancing her skills in securing funding and developing proposals.
Achievements
Allison Shannon has developed and managed successful multimillion-dollar proposals for major organizations, including USAID, the US Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation. Her work has contributed to securing significant funding for various projects. She is skilled in business development process improvement and has experience in mentoring new business officers, demonstrating her leadership capabilities within the field.