Mirella Shannon relocated to Washington, DC from Boulder, Colorado following her retirement and became a member of Dupont Circle Village. 

Her career encompassed executive management, public service, and education. After early retirement as Vice President of Technology in New York, Ms. Shannon volunteered with the Peace Corps in Belize—a transformative experience that inspired her transition into the field of education. 

She subsequently served as a tenured professor and associate dean, providing university courses in game programming. 

Upon her second retirement, Ms. Shannon dedicated herself to volunteerism, contributing her skills to several nonprofit organizations in Chicago, Boulder, and finally to Dupont Circle Village.