Shannon Krohn has worked in higher and post-secondary education for 20+ years and currently serves as Senior Director, Program Operations, Graduate Programs Office at the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Shannon began her professional career after graduating with her bachelor's in Intercultural & Interpersonal Communications from Arizona State University as an Event Coordinator with the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. From there she transitioned to Thunderbird International School of Management and coordinated pre-MBA English programs, then moved to their Executive MBA programs delivered in Prague, Czech Republic and Glendale, Arizona. In 2006, she changed paths and joined an innovative business owner opening an independent and business-focused cosmetology & aesthetics school, where she led daily operations, student services, career services for over six years. After playing a critical role in leading the school to national accreditation and Title IV funding, Shannon returned to her alma mater working with the W. P. Carey School of Business as Assistant Director with the Executive MBA program.
Shannon has worked with W. P. Carey's Graduate Program Office since 2013, having served in roles including Associate Director, EMBA, Director of MBA's and supporting students and staff in graduate business programs including the China EMBA & DBA, Full-time MBA, Evening & Online MBA and Specialized Master's programs. She currently leads the student-facing Program Operations team of 22 professional staff serving all graduate business degree programs including advising, student engagement and development, event planning and faculty collaboration.