Shannon is a Registered Professional Forester and former vice president, and chief forester at Western Forest Products. She now owns Hypha Consulting, whose focus is supporting First Nations business development and negotiations. Shannon has the honor to be working with Iskum Investments, a newly formed partnership of over 20 coastal First Nations, advancing their vision for economic and environmental reconciliation. Shannon is a strategic advisor to Huu-ay-at First Nations and serves on the Board of Directors for both C̕awak ʔqin Forestry LP and Tseshaht Enterprises Corporation. Shannon has a passion for progressive approaches to Resource Management Planning and is dedicated to her forestry profession, believing there is a path forward that benefits our natural environment while securing the livelihood of British Columbians.