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shannon powell
Director, Local Government
As the director of local policy, Shannon supports the Cradle to Career Networks’ policy strategies. In this role, Shannon supports place-based partnerships in sharing and implementing best policy practices, including developing community-informed policy agendas and methods to engage stakeholders in advocacy. He also connects state and federal resources to support advancing better outcomes for youth and families from cradle to career.
Shannon joined StriveTogether in 2022. Prior to joining the StriveTogether team, he spent almost 15 years in state and local government in Wisconsin working for multiple elected officials. Shannon became familiar with the StriveTogether while serving as chief of staff to the mayor of Racine, Wisconsin, where he partnered with network member Higher Expectations for Racine County.
Shannon grew up in Racine, where he still lives with his two children, Logan and Parker, along with their dog, Nelson, and cat, Clamshell II. Shannon graduated from UW-Milwaukee, where he deepened his understanding of government and politics. Shannon also loves to cook and watch the Food Network and is a Star Wars and Dragon Ball nerd.
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