Shannon joined the Park Community Credit Union Foundation in January 2023. Shannon is responsible for activating the strategic plan, overseeing community grant programs, securing revenue and establishing a strong framework for long-term success. She is passionate about connecting people who care with the causes that matter most to them.

Shannon has worked with several not-for-profit organizations in Louisville, including Heuser Hearing Institute, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and the Community Foundation of Louisville. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Percussion Performance and English from Transylvania University and a Master’s in Arts Administration and an MBA from University of Cincinnati. Shannon was recognized as a 40 Under 40 by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. She is a member of the Charitable Gift Planners of Kentuckiana.

Nicole has been working in the non-profit sector for over 22 years. She started her career as a fiscal assistant with a community action agency in Jasper, Indiana. After graduating from college, she relocated to Louisville and continued her non-profit work with University Pediatrics Foundation, University Physicians Associates, now known as University of Louisville Physicians, Passport Health Plan and Passport Health Plan Foundation.

As a Programs Administrator for the Foundation, she brings her years of knowledge and experience in accounts payable/receivable, office management, grants management, project management, database administration, collaboration and governing board support to the role.