Shannon Brooks moved to Puerto Rico in 2019 with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Peyton (18) and Carson (22) after living in Colorado for over 20 years. Married for 24 years, Shannon holds an Engineering degree from the University of Florida. Her career includes roles at Honeywell, Osmonics, and Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, followed by 12 years at American Express, where she managed merchant partnerships and helped lead local community service initiatives for the company.

In 2015, after the unexpected loss of her sister-in-law, Jamie, at 38 due to a brain aneurysm, Shannon left American Express to help manage the cannabis business she co-owns with Steve. Shannon worked for the business for 5 years as VP of Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility. In this capacity, Shannon created a robust CSR program that created engagement for their 450 employees to give back to the communities in which they worked. The program focused on issues like homelessness, food insecurity, and veterans' health. The company became a respected community leader and a benchmark in the cannabis sector for their CSR work.

Additionally, Shannon co-founded the Jamie Beck Family Foundation in honor of her sister-in-law. The purpose of the foundation is to create awareness and provide financial support for families affected by brain aneurysms. She is eager to continue her community involvement through Dorado Cares.