Jack Shannon

Jack is the Employer Outreach Manager for the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation. In this role, he is responsible for overall outreach and implementation in support of the Foundation’s apprenticeship program, workforce training, professional development scholarships, and other career development initiatives.

Prior to joining the AHLAF team, Jack managed external relations for economic policy think tanks in the Washington, DC-area. In his most recent role, Jack managed a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio for an international non-profit focused on human rights initiatives. Jack received an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense from the University of North Carolina. During his undergraduate studies, he worked for non-profit organizations in South Africa and Uganda. In 2019, he received a Graduate Certificate in National Security Policy from George Mason University.

In his free time, Jack enjoys traveling, reading, and playing sports with friends.