Biography

Shannon is originally from Tennessee and now calls Michigan home. She completed a PhD in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, a Master degree in Social Work with an emphasis in marriage and families at Andrews University, and a Bachelor degree in Social Work at Southern Adventist University. Her practice experience includes medical social work, public health, community counseling, and research and evaluation. She has provided case management, counseling, and therapy to children, adults, and families since 2005. Shannon has been teaching Social Work courses since 2008. Her research focus is on aging and disabilities with an emphasis on the social and built environment as contributors to well-being.

Shannon and her husband enjoy traveling and anything related to the outdoors including camping, scuba-diving, and gardening.

Current Research or Professional Activities

List of IPA Presentations & Publications

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