Shannon Schaeffer, MBA

Shannon Schaeffer, based in Lexington, Kentucky, has over 25 years of experience with grant management, proposal development, and grant writing. Through her work with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits, Shannon has a thorough understanding of the intricacies involved in developing, writing, and submitting complex federal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Through this work, she has secured millions of dollars in grant funding from federal and state government agencies, private foundations, and corporations. Shannon has successful experience with foundation, corporate, and federal grants including HRSA, USDA, and FCC. In her free time, Shannon loves running outside, playing tennis, reading, and walking her dogs.

“My passion for the field centers around securing funding resources for organizations to provide increased access and opportunities within their communities and for underserved populations.”