Shannon Hennessy has worked across ex-service organisations, defence industry, Western Australia State Government and Western Australia State Parliament since 2017. Shannon’s career has focused on enhancing the well-being of veterans and their families through innovative psychosocial programming and community-building initiatives.
Her work also reflects a profound commitment to recognising and addressing the shared needs of defence, and first response personnel, and their families.
Shannon established the Veteran, Emergency services and Police Industry Institute (VESPIIA) Australia in 2022, where she is the CEO of the Peak body.
Shannon is also the Vice President of the Women in Defence Association, an advocacy group for gender equity and inclusion within the defence sector.