Shanell has extensive experience in recruitment both domestically and internationally. As an enrollment professional, she represented higher education institutions in 17 countries collaborating with high schools, independent counselors, community-based organizations and global alumni networks. She most recently served as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Assumption University. Shanell served as a member of the IDEA Committee through NEACAC where she volunteered for the Anti-Racism Initiatives Sub-Committee and participated as a member at large for the International Association for College Admission Counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Economics and Master’s in Business Administration from Assumption University. As a former international student, Shanell understands the complexity of researching, applying to, and selecting an institution for students and their families. As an admissions leader, this helped her recruit students to the institutions that will be the "right fit" for them academically and socially. Her experiences have provided expertise in the areas of cultural differences, marketing intelligence, data analysis, project management, foreign market entry, advertising, recruitment, and planning and decision-making processes.