Shannon Jackman graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCADU) and worked as a wallcovering designer and art director for 30 years. She pursued a postgraduate certificate at Georgian College in Museum and Gallery Studies at Georgian College, Barrie. For six years, she was president of the Orillia Heritage Centre, an organization that oversaw the collection and preservation of artefacts related to Orillia’s industrial history. She has been a member of many OMAH’s committees and supported numerous programming initiatives. She is currently sitting on OMAH’s Fundraising Committee and has an interest in expanding membership and community engagement.