Shannon Marie Riley

CEO, Founder and Co-Creative Director at Building 180; Executive Director and Co-Founder at Paint the Void

Shannon Riley is an accomplished Bay Area entrepreneur, art curator, and producer with a diverse range of experiences in business development and marketing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts & Science in Communication, Marketing & Fine Arts from Boston College and has studied design at Florence University of the Arts and the University of New South Wales.

After working for various Fortune 500 companies and tech startups, Shannon followed her passion for art and design and founded Building 180, a women-run art agency dedicated to inspiring change through art and supporting artists in maintaining sustainable careers. She has also co-founded a non-profit arts initiative, Paint the Void, which has commissioned over 100 artists to paint murals on boarded storefronts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shannon's background in business development and sales has helped her build strong relationships with clients and partners, while her artistic background and entrepreneurial spirit have allowed her to bring creativity and innovation to her work. Her community-focused approach and dedication to building confidence through creative efforts have made her a respected figure in the Bay Area art scene.