Agency Leadership

Shannon Feaster launched Athletes Aid in 2020 to harness the power of sport to inspire civic engagement, drive social change, and shape public policy. Shannon designs and delivers public, community, and government relations strategies for sustainable impact.

Shannon was a leader in the federal government promoting public health and safety at the Departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security. She was tapped to implement the continuity of operations plan for the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition between administrations. Shannon previously led the Council's communications and public affairs office. Shannon also served as deputy director of external affairs for health workforce at the Health Resources and Services Administration. There, she spearheaded national  marketing campaigns to connect skilled healthcare providers with communities in need. 

Earlier in her career, she proudly served as press secretary and speechwriter for civil rights leader, Congressman John Lewis, lighting her fire to relentlessly pursue equality and justice for all. 

Shannon is a proud alumna of Howard University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.