Shannon is a recent transplant to Eastern Oregon and a founding faculty member of EOU’s new Sustainable Rural Systems (SRS) program. Through the SRS program, Shannon has partnered with community organizations like the Joseph Branch Trail Consortium to implement project-based learning designed to give students hands-on experience and training in rural community development. Shannon loves the idea of promoting community connections through trail development. Prior to moving to La Grande, Shannon lived in Alaska for twelve years where she was an environmental studies professor. When she is not busy professing, she is most often found chasing her spirited children down mountains, out of trees, or through the busy aisles of Safeway.

Faculty Member at EOU’s Sustainable Rural Systems Program

Interests: Skiing, running, berry picking