Mary C. Shannon, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience, founded Connectus Worldwide in 2018, specializing in diversity consulting. She's renowned for integrating diversity into corporate practices and serves on various boards. Shannon spearheads efforts like the CEO-to-CEO Challenge to enhance supplier diversity, aiming to support local businesses with initiatives like the Supplier Diversity Playbook. Inspired by her grandmother, Shannon's commitment to diversity and inclusion remains unwavering as she expands Connectus Worldwide's influence in the Midwest.