As the Founder Emerita of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. She is a public speaker and the author of Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World. She is also an Emerge America Board member.
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2024 Barbara Boxer FellowUniversity Of Southern California Dec 2023 - May 2024Los Angeles, California, United StatesDesignated as a Barbara Boxer Fellow for USC's Center for the Political Future. Presenting a semester-long seminar from my series: "Building a Movement to End Gun Violence and Enact Social Change." -
FounderMoms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America Dec 2012 - Dec 2023Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to change laws regarding drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to build support for common-sense gun reforms. The nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers is demanding new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. Since its inception after the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns. -
National Board MemberEmerge America Apr 2016 - Nov 2023Emerge America is changing the face of American politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. -
Board MemberAdvance Peace Aug 2021 - May 2023United StatesAdvance Peace is dedicated to ending cyclical and retaliatory gun violence in American urban neighborhoods. We invest in the development, health, and wellbeing of those at the center of this crisis. -
2022 Sine FellowAmerican University Jan 2022 - Jun 2022Washington, District Of Columbia, United StatesPresenting semester-long Sine seminar from my series "How do you Build a Movement to End Gun Violence and Enact Social Change?" -
Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsAnthem, Inc. Dec 2005 - Dec 2008Led communications team for the country’s largest health benefits company and provided communications support for the country’s highest ranking female chief executive officer. Responsible for enterprise-wide media relations, including investor relations. -
Director, Global CommunicationsGe Healthcare 2004 - 2006Led ten-member communication team for $14 billion healthcare (medical diagnostics and devices) business within General Electric, a Fortune 100 company -
Director, Global Public And Corporate AffairsBayer Crop Science 2001 - 2004Provided corporate communications strategy and support for Fortune 500 life sciences and agricultural company. -
Vice President, Corporate And Public AffairsFleishmanhillard 1998 - 2001Directed seven-member team that identified and managed issues and crises for clients, including Bayer Corporation, Firestone, McDonald’s, Applebee’s, Osco, BASF, and Hallmark, Inc. -
Public Affairs OfficerMissouri State Government 1994 - 1998Jefferson City, MissouriWorked for the administration of Governor Mel Carnahan, the Missouri House of Representatives, and the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Shannon Watts Education Details
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Doctor Of Humanities
Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon Watts
What is Shannon Watts's role at the current company?
Shannon Watts's current role is 🔥 Author, FIRED UP, coming June 2025📣 Speaker and organizer 🔴 Founder emerita, Moms Demand Action🖊️ Boardmember, Emerge America📖 firedupbook.com.
What schools did Shannon Watts attend?
Shannon Watts attended University Of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia University In The City Of New York, Washington University In St. Louis.
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