Shannon Felton Spence

Shannon Felton Spence serves as the Director of Global Communications and Strategy at Harvard's Belfer Center since November 2022. With extensive experience in public affairs, communications, and community engagement, Shannon Felton Spence operates Shannon Felton Spence LLC, consulting for notable organizations including Microsoft, Stanford University, and Harvard Business School since April 2017. Previous roles include Director of Communications and Marketing at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, Director of Communications at Opportunity Insights, and affiliated faculty at Emerson College, where Shannon Felton Spence taught courses on global diplomacy and leadership. Earlier experiences include serving as the Head of Politics & Communication at the British Consulate-General in Boston, managing high-profile diplomatic visits. Shannon Felton Spence holds a Master of Public Affairs from Brown University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Political Communication from Emerson College, complemented by professional development at Harvard and the University of Oxford.