“Shannon fundamentally changed the way that we and the community think about and interact with the Columbia Pike Partnership and the Columbia Pike Community at large. The work was that impactful. From the first steps of working through listening and understanding what made our community and brand so unique to the final stages of putting together the visual elements to it, every step of the way she was not only our guide but also our teacher. We felt like it was a true partnership every step of the way.”
—Andrew Schneider, Executive Director
Columbia Pike Partnership
"Shannon has been an invaluable strategic partner for Dance for PD Mid-Atlantic. She brings both high-level thinking and hands-on execution to help us strengthen our communications and expand our reach. Her expertise in brand positioning has helped us articulate our value more clearly, and we're seeing results—we’ve seen increased engagement with our dancers and growth in individual giving. Shannon is a delight to work with and her understanding of our unique needs has added tremendous value to her work with us. Shannon fills critical gaps on our team and helps us show up stronger in everything we do.”
—Lucy Bowen, Director Mid-Atlantic
Dance for PD
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