Born in Massachusetts, Shannon is an expert in the African travel space. Her knowledge and passion lie mostly in East Africa, and she has traveled extensively around Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa over the last eight years. Her strengths are her experience in building relationships and her attention to detail, combined with her understanding and deep love of the region.

It was while studying in Cape Town that Shannon met her husband Anthony, a Kenyan, who sparked her desire to continue exploring the African continent. Her journey in the tourism sector began in Cape Town, working with a travel company that sent international students around the Western Cape. She then moved on to oversee East Africa product at renowned tour operator Audley Travel, where she gained a vast amount of experience in the safari business. She has been on the outreach and onboarding team of Safari Portal since its launch.

With a love of the outdoors, travel, photography, adventure, and a good time, Shannon is happiest being outside with her husband and her dogs and taking pictures that express how she sees the world.