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Shannon Smith

Managing Director of Finance

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As managing director of finance at the Roosevelt Institute, Shannon Smith is the second-in-command on all financial matters and ensures the organization’s financial health.

Shannon oversees accounts payable, cash flow, budgeting, auditing, team development, and process improvements. She also serves as a thought partner to the CFO, collaborating on payroll, grants management, retirement plans, insurance, and more.

Prior to joining Roosevelt, Shannon worked as the director of operations and finance at Beat the Streets, an NYC youth development nonprofit, where she managed finances, human resources, marketing, and fundraising. Shannon earned a BS in business administration with an emphasis on management and marketing from Oklahoma State University.