Exploring New Paths
After leaving the Marines, she decided to pursue other interests and began studying science at Elmhurst College. However, this was not the only thing that she decided to pursue. An opportunity came up while she was nearing the end of her time in the military, and she decided to go for it.
Modeling Debut
Before she left the Marines, Shannon visited friends in Chicago. One of her friends was hosting a fashion show, and she asked Shannon to participate by walking the runway. This introduced her to the fashion world as well as photographers from all over.