Shannon Ganeshram is an experienced writing professional versed in adaptable writing, compelling storytelling, and brand-aligned content.

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Shannon has worked as a Communications Intern at the United Nations Secretariat, in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance and the Business Transformation and Accountability Division. Her work focused on communications for the NewWork initiative, which aims to introduce new working methods and drive culture change across the UN system. She contributed copy and editing skills to the NewWork internal newsletter, a profile campaign, the organization's internal social media platform, and more.

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She previously worked as an HR Development and Communications Coordinator for MaryRuth Organics, where she helped facilitate internal communications, created engaging content, and developed the company's employee engagement strategy. During her time there, she pitched a product bundle across its full life cycle, developed a departmental communication strategy, and created health and wellness campaigns for employees.

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Shannon also served as a team member for the United Nations NewWork Unit on an initiative where she pioneered, co-researched, and presented an inclusive and innovative style guide and toolkit focused on inclusivity and global communication for UN 2.0. After the presentation, the UN expressed interest in advancing the proposal across its entities, including further developing her work.

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Shannon holds an MS in Professional Writing from New York University, and a BA in English Literature, a minor in Studio Art, and a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Central Florida. When she is not creating, she can be found reading a book, taking photos, or spending time with her loved ones.