Laura Shannon

Laura Shannon has a diverse work experience spanning various communications and management roles. Laura is currently the Vice President of Communications at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), where they oversee communication strategies and initiatives. Prior to this, Laura was the Director of Communications at DiMe and the Strategic Communications Manager at the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI). In these roles, they led various communication projects and initiatives, including the development of strategic communication plans, grant submissions, and media relations. Laura also has experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as the Associate Director of Development Communications at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In this role, they created marketing campaigns and communication materials that contributed to significant fundraising efforts. Before that, Laura worked as a PR Consultant at TripAdvisor and as a Communications Manager at the World Society for the Protection of Animals. In these positions, they developed and executed communication strategies, coordinated with international colleagues, and led disaster management programs. Laura began their career at Lois Paul and Partners as a Senior Account Representative and worked as an Editor at The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information. With their extensive experience and expertise in communications, Laura has successfully contributed to various organizations in achieving their communication goals.

Laura Shannon completed their education with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida, where they attended from 1999 to 2003. Laura then pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Mass Communications at the same university from 2003 to 2005. Prior to their collegiate studies, Laura attended Centreville High School from 1994 to 2000, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

In addition to their academic achievements, Laura Shannon has obtained two certifications. In June 2023, they completed the "Applied Digital Health Ethics" certification from the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe). During the same month and year, they also obtained the "Fast Track to Digital Clinical Trials: Pharma Edition" certification, again from the Digital Medicine Society.