WELCOME!
Shannon O’Neill is a senior at Fordham University in New York City, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, with a minor in Philosophy.
CAREER AND MEDIA. Shannon is the PR Specialist for the Northwest Ohio Independent Film Festival, and has served as a marketing representative for several organizations. Shannon also co-hosts a weekly talk radio segment on Maverick Media’s 940 WCIT. Some of her other on-air credits include hosting a TV series on NBC and FOX (WLIO) and serving as a weekday panelist with AP Award Winner Scott Spears in the Marion/Columbus market and beyond. In the fall of 2009, Shannon studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland, where she attained an intensive internship working full-time at a TV production and design company. For more, please take a moment to view Shannon’s resume.
PASSION. Shannon’s ongoing mission has been to both educate our children about total health, and to provide them with the necessary tools to take charge of their wellbeing.
Shannon is very proud to serve as a National Spokesperson for Veggie U, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to changing children’s eating habits, one classroom at a time. Both the Veggie U curriculum and Shannon’s “Five Session Fitness Challenge” that she created are implemented in over 2,000 schools across 26 states every year.
ACCOLADES. Some of Shannon’s most noteworthy honors and accomplishments include finishing the 13.1-mile 2011 New York City Half Marathon, placing 1st Runner Up to Miss Ohio 2010, receiving the Marvin Hamlisch Grand Talent Award, and having feature articles in both national and international publications.
Photo Credit: Jaclyn Sollars, Avalon Photography
