Shannon Mouton has given of her time and talents to various organizations throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Calvary Women’s Services, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, IN Series and The George Washington Alumni Association. Shannon’s experiences in the corporate, higher education and nonprofit sectors, have afforded her opportunities to build and strengthen communities, launch innovative programs and bridge generational, economic and racial divides. Most recently Shannon was chosen to serve on the Maryland Comptroller's Financial Literacy Advisory Council. In 2022, Shannon was hired as the first Black CEO of Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services. Under her leadership, the organization's impact has more than doubled with a larger staff, increased community engagement and greater visibility in the service area. Shannon is a graduate of Mount Vernon College, now part of The George Washington University.