Shannon Bowen is a career advancement coach + salary whisperer who coaches professionals on how to ace their job search and step into a higher salary band. She is also a nonprofit executive leader, fundraiser, and a staff retention and salary negotiation expert. Currently, she is the Chief Advancement Officer for Pacific Northwest Research Institute, is the Co-President for AFP Advancement Northwest Board of Directors, and is the CEO of Monsoon Leadership, which trains nonprofit professionals how to land their dream job and get paid what they deserve. Shannon is a trainer for AFP Global, AFP LEAD, local chapters, NTEN, and more. Shannon also teaches ballroom dance, DIY designs her house (have you seen her Zoom background??), tends to her 50+ houseplants, cooks gourmet meals, and plans her next foodie vacay.