Shannon Ross
About Shannon Ross
Shannon Ross serves as the Director of Corporate and Community Impact at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in corporate social responsibility and community engagement, she has previously worked at organizations such as George Washington University and Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Work at Hearst
Shannon Ross serves as the Director of Corporate and Community Impact at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Her work involves developing strategies that align corporate goals with community needs, fostering partnerships that benefit both Hearst and the communities it serves.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Ross earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she emphasized Corporate Strategy and Marketing, with a special focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from New College of Florida. Her educational background supports her expertise in stakeholder engagement and social impact.
Background
Prior to her current role at Hearst, Shannon Ross accumulated extensive experience in corporate social responsibility and community engagement. She worked at Marsh McLennan as Senior Manager of Social Impact, where she managed nonprofit partnerships and programs. Her earlier roles include positions at George Washington University, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Better World Books, where she developed skills in stakeholder engagement and program management.
Achievements
During her tenure at Marsh McLennan, Shannon Ross launched an online platform that enabled 75,000 employees to volunteer and contribute financially to their communities. She also chaired the executive committee for Corporate Volunteers of New York from 2019 to 2020. At George Washington University, she played a key role in improving the institution's sustainability ranking, helping it achieve recognition as one of the top 15 schools in the nation.
Previous Work Experience
Shannon Ross has held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked as a Community Relations Specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and as a Partnership Development Intern at Whirlpool Corporation. Additionally, she served as a Corporate Responsibility Consultant at InterContinental Hotels Group and as a Project Management Consultant at Better World Books, gaining a diverse range of experiences in corporate social responsibility and community engagement.