We are pleased to announce that Shanon Ehmke Reedy has been selected as the permanent Dean of Communication Studies and Social Sciences at Shoreline Community College. Dean Ehmke Reedy brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, having served in leadership and teaching roles at institutions including Black Hawk Community College, National Louis University, Roosevelt University, the University of Washington, and Bellevue College. Her background includes over a decade of teaching social science courses at Roosevelt University and, more recently, teaching MKTG 461, Marketing Research II in the Bachelor of Applied Science Digital Marketing program at Bellevue College.
In addition to her campus-level contributions, Ehmke Reedy has helped shape statewide initiatives through her work with the Dean’s Academy and as a founding member of the Baccalaureate Leadership Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University.
Dean Ehmke Reedy is passionate about developing and supporting innovative educational programs that expand opportunities for students, including community college baccalaureate degrees and workforce-driven associate degrees and certificates. She is dedicated to advancing institutional marketing strategies that enhance outreach and engagement. Additionally, she focuses on creating inclusive programming tailored to the needs of adult learners, first-generation college students, and individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring that every student has access to meaningful educational experiences.
“I am excited to step into the permanent role of Dean of Communication Studies and Social Sciences,” said Ehmke Reedy. “This division is filled with passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals, and I cannot wait to continue collaborating with each of you. I am eager to listen to your ideas and work alongside you to shape the future of our division in a way that prioritizes student success.”
Outside of work, Shanon enjoys spending time with her family—skiing and snowboarding with her 16-year-old son Ethan, visiting her daughter Ella in Los Angeles, bowling with her husband Chris, and walking Ruby, their chocolate lab.