Shannon Day

sday@illuminatecolorado.org

Shannon Day (she/her/hers) joined the Illuminate team in August of 2023 as an Education Program Manager. In her role, Shannon works with the Senior Education Program Manager to facilitate trainings focused on strengths-based practices to improve outcomes for families. She also works to develop and enhance training curricula on topics such as safe storage and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Additionally, Shannon supports the coordination of the Strengthening Colorado Families and Communities Conference.

Shannon comes to Illuminate with over a decade of experience volunteering and working in domestic violence shelters, as a Legal Advocate for domestic violence survivors, a Training Manager for a statewide domestic violence coalition, a Forensic Interviewer at a Child Advocacy Center, and as a Training Facilitator for child welfare workers who work with families impacted by domestic violence. 

Shannon’s favorite question is “Why are we doing it this way?” and her least favorite answer is “Because we have always done it that way.” She loves to engage in conversations about how professions can better interact with families to not only help families and communities thrive, but also to help professionals find more joy and satisfaction in their work.

Shannon found that when she opens herself up to a willingness to learn and be uncomfortable, she is able to grow personally and professionally. “When I facilitate training for adults, my hope is that they are willing to take that deep dive and experience the positive impact it can have on both their professional and personal lives.”

Outside of work, Shannon can be found trail running, backpacking, and spending time with family and friends. She also co-hosts the podcast “Evolving Truths” with her daughter. Her favorite part about living in Colorado are the seasons and mountains filled with trails!