Shannon Flora

Shannon Flora (she/her) – Administrator Beardsley Family Foundation, arts advocate, Vashon Island community member, Best Buddies Washington State Board member

Bio:  I joined the ArtsWest Capital Campaign committee in 1998, planned the very first gala and opening events, joined the board and served as Board President for 3 years then Interim ED. I live on Vashon Island, volunteer in the community and serve on the Board for the new Washington State office of Best Buddies. I perform in community theater, Vashon Chorale and Vashon Opera

• Words that describe me: Traveler, Arts & disability advocate. Foundation professional
• Board member since: 1998
• Current committee(s): Emeritus Board Member
• Other committees: Capital Campaign, Development, Gala, Twice lea process for hiring new ED and once for AD
• Favorite ArtsWest production: The Revolutionists and Head Over Heels
• Linked In: profile
• Neighborhood: Vashon Island
• Spouse: Jon Flora / Friend:s Maria Groen, Ann & Joe Nye, Jeannne Dougherty, Max Lopusynski
• Contact: shannon.flora@outlook.com