Shannon is an environmental geographer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, Shannon is a Research Scientist and coordinates the Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program. She holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Science in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana. At the SWEFC, Shannon focuses on State Revolving Funds and other state and federal funding research for small water and wastewater systems, program coordination for Tribal water operators, communication development and funding for green infrastructure projects, and outreach efforts for a variety of water, wastewater and stormwater projects.