Shannon Russell is an accomplished Senior Copywriter at Total Quality Logistics, where collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team has enhanced TQL's storytelling through precise content for various audiences. Previous experience includes serving as the Interim Director of Athletics Communications at Northern Kentucky University, managing communications for multiple sports, and working as a basketball beat writer for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK and The Athletic, covering both Louisville and Xavier men's basketball. Shannon's earlier career involved freelance sports writing and reporting for The Clermont Sun, alongside a long tenure with Gannett, where expertise was developed in digital transformation and multi-platform storytelling. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Creative Writing from Miami University.