Megan Shanahan
About Megan Shanahan
Megan Shanahan is a Program Manager in Informatics at HIMSS in Chicago, Illinois. She has a background in philanthropy, finance, and business administration.
Title and Current Role
Megan Shanahan currently serves as the Program Manager, Informatics at HIMSS. She began working in this role in 2021 and operates out of the Chicago, Illinois office. HIMSS, a global advisor, and thought leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology, benefits from her expertise in informatics program management.
Previous Role at Alzheimer's Association
Before joining HIMSS, Megan Shanahan worked as a Development Specialist for Planned Giving at the Alzheimer's Association® from 2019 to 2021. In this role, which spanned 2 years, she was based in Chicago, Illinois. The Alzheimer's Association is a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
Experience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Megan Shanahan has held multiple roles at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She started as a Philanthropy Assistant in 2017 in Boston, MA, and was promoted to Senior Philanthropy Assistant from 2018 to 2019. In these positions, she supported various philanthropic initiatives aimed at advancing cancer research and patient care.
Educational Background
Megan Shanahan has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, she achieved a Public Health Certificate from Loyola University Chicago from 2020 to 2021. Megan also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Finance and Social Entrepreneurship, from Northeastern University.