Through the fundraising efforts of Shanan's live shows, she has raised much needed funding for World Muse, The Environmental Center, Mecca Bend, Bethlehem Inn, NW Youth Discovery, Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, Latino Community Association, OUT Central Oregon, artists Kaycee Anseth and Teafly and many other organizations and individuals. Shanan is a graduate of the University of Washington's acclaimed School of Drama.

As an in-demand emcee and auctioneer, Shanan has worked for the following organizations: Habitat for Humanity, Native Fish Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, COCC Foundation, EDCO, Bend Film Festival, Bend LAX, Deschutes Children's Foundation, Latino Community Association, World Muse, Mountain Star Children's Relief Nursery, Deschutes River Conservancy, Phillips Brooks School, Central Oregon Locavore and many others. As a result of Shanan's work in fundraising, she has helped re-distribute over 10 million dollars to various organizations in the Central Oregon community and along the west coast.

As a sought-after emcee, host, and comedian, Shanan has worked as on stage talent for Muse Conference, Bend Venture Conference, Oregon Workforce Partnerships, Visit Central Oregon and other local and national organizations and corporations based in politics, tech, business, healthcare and wellness, education, and the arts. She is a TEDx speaker and has also served the organization by sitting on the speaker selection board and as a past emcee. She is the host of EDCO's Pub Talk, and Bend Venture Conference, events hosted both live and livestream. She specializes in interview, panel discussion, MC, stand up, and keynote format. She is a comedian with heart, and is well known for her socially responsible approach to comedy. Shanan creates rooms where everyone is welcome and where important conversations may be had, leaving audiences energized and inspired time and time again. Shanan has been lucky to collaborate on stage with actor Rainn Wilson, writer Holiday Reinhorn, pro skater Tony Hawk, Margo Downs, Matthias “Super Frenchie” Giraud, economist Brian Beaulieu, authors Pixie Lighthorse and Elyse Kopecky, Michael Franti, comedian Susanna Spies, Lululemon, Lora DiCarlo HQ, and many other wonderful community figures, politicians, artists, writers, brands, corporations, schools, non profits, comedians and filmmakers. She loves performing both live and on-air and has acted as a stand-in newscaster for Central Oregon Daily, an afternoon lifestyle focused news program.

Shanan regularly writes short scripts, training manuscripts, comedy sketches, and short films, and recently completed a 75-page yoga teacher training manual and workbook. She has published over 100 articles in travel, health & wellness. Shanan has had the pleasure of creating content for some of the country’s biggest brands including IBM, Treat, and more. She is currently at work on her first book.