My name is Shannon Severud. I am a social work student in my last semester at UWEC. I will be interning with JONAH until mid-May. I am excited to get to meet each of you and learn more about what your task force is currently working on. I hope to attend each of your meetings in the coming month so I can meet you in person.
I have many interests including: child welfare, affordable housing, foster care, adoption, mental health issues in youth, helping children by helping their families, and racial justice. I’ve lived in Eau Claire for 3 ½ years and am originally from Rice Lake, WI. I am an active member of West Ridge Church in Eau Claire and volunteer at Hope Gospel Mission leading a Bible study group for the women and also a Celebrate Recovery small group. I am also a part of the CollECtive Choir in Eau Claire. I have a background in landscape architecture and art and like to garden, repurpose and visit historic buildings, keep bees and chickens, hike and bike. I have 5 children, 3 of whom are still living at home with me (ages 7-12). Their many activities keep me busy too.