Shannon has worked in the mental health and addictions sector for more than a decade. She received her Masters of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, as well as a diploma in Forensics Science, from Saint Mary’s University.

Currently, she is the Senior Manager of Research and Outcomes at Homewood Health Inc (HHI). In this role, she leads HHI’s internal research initiatives aimed at optimizing outcomes, bringing best practice into programs, implementing measurement-based care in treatment, and using psychometrics to help determine optimal treatment plans.