Shannon O'Brien's Biography
- State Senate (MT) - District 46, Democratic Minority Whip
Contact Information
Office
Post Office Box 200500
Helena, MT 59620
1480 Clarkia Lane
Missoula, MT 59802-3327
Full Name:
Shannon O'Brien
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Chuck; 1 Child: Carter
Birth Date:
11/26/1968
Birth Place:
Orcas Island
Home City:
Missoula, MT
EdD, Education Leadership, University of Montana, 2009-2013
Certified, Educational Leadership, University of Washington, 2006-2007
Master's, Education, Gonzaga University, 1992-1994
BA, Political Science, University of Washington, 1986-1991
Minority Whip, Montana State Senate, 2023-present
Senator, Montana State Senate, District 46, 2021-present
Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 46, 2020
Member, Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee
Member, Education and Cultural Resources Committee
Member, Ethics Committee
Member, Joint Subcommittee on Education
Member, Legislative Administration Committee
Member, Rules Committee
Vice Chair, Taxation Committee
No caucus information on file.
Founder, GrowBuildLead, 2018-present
Dean/Professor, Missoula College, University of Montana, 2015-2017
Education Policy Advisor, Governor Steve Bullock, Montana, 2013-2015
Student Family Community Coordinator, Early College for Native Youth, GEAR UP & Upward Bound, 2001-2007
History Teacher, Stanwood High School, 1994-1998
Member, American Association of Community Colleges, 2015-present