Less than two years after stepping into the industry, Shannon was invited to cook for an overcapacity crowd at the James Beard House in New York City, a stage most chefs wait a lifetime to reach.

Shannon has appeared on Food Network multiple times, including the inaugural season of Kitchen Inferno, where she earned the title of Champion defeating some of the industry’s most celebrated chefs on national television.

Shannon’s first cookbook, The Gourmet Mexican Kitchen, was selected as an Editors’ Choice on Amazon in its debut month. She’s now writing her second cookbook, an exploration of the flavors, stories, and cultures she’s discovered through her travels.

Shannon had the honor of staging at Arzak, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Spain - at the time, the only American cooking in its kitchen. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the hardest, most defining challenges of her career.

​Shannon led award-winning kitchens as Executive Chef and co-owner, earning national recognition for her bold, ingredient-driven cuisine. Each menu reflected her belief that food should tell a story - authentic, creative, and deeply connected to place.

Shannon and her culinary creations have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Food Network Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Fox News, among others, recognizing her as a chef whose work bridges culture, flavor, and story.