Shannon Porter

Shannon Porter is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community engagement, grants coordination, and support management. Currently serving as the Grants Coordinator at Mission: St. Louis since April 2023, Shannon previously held significant roles at St. Louis Arc, focusing on community engagement and the management of a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. Shannon’s background includes leadership positions at Great Circle, where oversight of foster care case management teams and budgeting resulted in substantial cost savings, and Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services of Missouri, providing case management for children and families. Educational qualifications include a Master of Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Southeast Missouri State University.