Shannon Jolly

Shannon Jolly (he/him) is a dedicated professional with a strong background in program development, budget planning, and marketing, accumulating over 7 years of experience. His expertise lies in diversity and inclusion programming, conducting capacity building trainings, presentations, and curriculum development. Shannon excels in customer service, communication, and organizational skills, having successfully implemented a new logistics plan resulting in a 21% reduction in company costs and attracting new clientele.

Shannon pursued his academic endeavors at The University of Georgia, excelling in his educational journey. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Management & Policy, a Bachelor of Education in Sport Management, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Throughout his career, Shannon Jolly has been associated with reputable organizations where he has held various roles. He served as a DEI Programs Fellow at the Atlanta Hawks and as a Program Manager at Morehouse College. Additionally, he worked as a Lead Consultant at Kimbrel Management Consulting, a Principal Consultant focusing on Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives at PRIME U, and as a Graduate Associate at the University of Georgia's Office of Institutional Diversity. Shannon also gained experience as an Account Executive at CJ Affiliate, Executive Director at Above the Status Quo, Inc. (ASQ), Project Manager at AT&T, Experiential Marketing Manager (Contract) at CSE, Experiential Marketing Intern, and held roles as an Events Intern during his tenure at The University of Georgia Athletic Association and as an Event Marketing Intern at IMG College.