Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Eastern Oregon University

Shannon has over 25 years of experience in sustainable community planning, environmental justice, interdisciplinary communication, and collaborative engagement. She has facilitated the collaborative development of transformative projects and created interdisciplinary curricula with diverse partners, stakeholders, and rights holders. Her work has catalyzed significant advancements in rural sustainability, underpinned by a solid foundation in cross-disciplinary communication and with particular attention to elevating the diverse voices of underserved communities. Shannon has a B.S. in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire, an M.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (with a social science concentration) from the University of Idaho, where she served as a National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education Research and Traineeship (IGERT) Doctoral Fellow. Shannon is also certified as a community planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Wendy Morton is a highly educated and experienced professional with a strong background in public policy and administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in History/Political Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Morton has taught at various institutions including Eastern Oregon University, Excelsior University, and Columbia Southern University. She is skilled in teaching online courses and has a passion for helping students succeed in their academic pursuits. In addition to her teaching experience, Dr. Morton has also worked as a Qualitative Researcher and IRB Chair at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. In this role, she conducted research and ensured compliance with ethical standards for human subjects. Dr. Morton's expertise lies in public policy and administration, with a focus on qualitative research methods. She is dedicated to using her knowledge and experience to make a positive impact in the field and to train future leaders in the subject. In her free time, Dr. Morton enjoys working in her field, traveling, and spending time with her family.