August 2024 Spotlight - Celebrating Shannon Kobran!

Through our employee spotlight campaign, the SDSN showcases our amazing employees and volunteers to honor and celebrate the incredible strides they are making toward advancing SDSN's mission.


This month, we are spotlighting Shannon Kobran, Head of Education and Training for the SDG Academy! We asked Shannon five questions about herself and her work with the SDSN. Read on to learn more.

Which SDG are you most passionate about?

SDG 4

What is the best part about working at SDSN?

I'm always learning something new!

What is something that you are proud to have accomplished while working at SDSN?

I'm proud to have established a great team in our new Kuala Lumpur office.

In one word, describe the 2030 Agenda.

Interdisciplinary

What is a fun fact about you? What’s something others might not know about you?

My all-time favorite movie is 1973's "The Sting" starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman.