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Shannon Young
Family Intervention Specialist, Youth Villages
Location: Jackson , TN United States
Joined: Sep 15th, 2013

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Shannon Young is an accomplished, young African American Social Worker from Racine, Wisconsin. Education has always been an important factor in her life. After graduating from high school in 2007, Shannon left her hometown to receive an education that would allow her to succeed. Over the past six years she has grown professionally, academically and socially now ready to face a career mission.

In 2011 Shannon graduated from Lane College in Jackson, TN as a first generation college graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in sociology. Shannon proceeded onward to receive a master of social work from Union University in 2013.

Shannon is a member of the NASW, loves to travel and meeting new people. She also enjoy doing volunteer work at various community service agencies and has done volunteer work at numerous orphanages in Kenya, Africa.

Education (request update)

Lane College class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Claim To Fame:

Recently Shannon began her career as a Family Intervention Specialist with Youth Villages in Jackson, TN. She is on a mission to help others and fulfill her passion of making a difference.

Experience

I currently work with Youth Villages as Family Intervention Specialist
I have years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

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