Shannon Brown

Deputy Director of Development

Shannon Brown is the Deputy Director of Development at New America. In her role, Brown executes development strategy through the management of the fundraising team members, day-to-day operations, new business development, and donor cultivation

Brown’s experience spans across diverse sectors, from managing multi-million dollar partnerships at McKinsey & Company to spearheading impactful initiatives at Discovery Education. Brown excels in cultivating alliances with global leaders, advancing diversity and inclusion goals, and developing innovative programs that resonate with both employees and communities.

Armed with a Master of Arts in Communications, complemented by a Grant Writing Certification, Brown is poised to leverage her expertise in partnership growth, corporate engagement, and business development to drive impact for New America and communities across the nation.