Chris Shannon

Chris Shannon has a diverse work experience in the field of substance abuse treatment services and mental health. Chris has served as the Executive Director of Door to Hope, overseeing the organization's operation and development. Additionally, they have worked as a Trainer in the Foster and Kinship Program at Hartnell College and as an Associate Professor at California State University, Hayward, teaching addiction studies. Chris has also worked as a Treating Clinician in the NFL Substance Abuse Program and as a Players Assistance Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Chris has experience as an Adjunct Professor at UC Santa Cruz and as the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services at the County Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Chris has also served as the Executive Vice President at Trinity Treatment Corporation and as a Director in the Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center. Chris has a comprehensive background in program development, management, and clinical services in the field of substance abuse and mental health.

Chris Shannon's education history includes a Master's Certified Practitioner degree in Chemical Dependency from the University of Minnesota, obtained from 1972 to 1975. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota from 1970 to 1972. Their education journey started at St. Norbert College from 1968 to 1970, where no degree or field of study information is provided. Additionally, they have obtained additional certifications from the Clinical Institute, Children's Research Triangle in 2003 and the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators, ACATA in 1993.