Ms. Tait, M.P.A. is the founder and CEO of Deep Roots Consulting, LLC. Deep Roots provides life coaching, consulting, training and facilitation.

Shannon is a 1989 graduate of Ayer High School where she was active in student council, basketball, softball, and community service. She also graduated from North Carolina State University with a BA in Political Science and Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Shannon has more than 20 years of extensive experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and increasing access to care for under-served populations.

Whether coaching, speaking, or training, Shannon is a catalyst for change. She is very active in her community and volunteers in activities that address homelessness, education equity, and youth health and wellness. She currently lives in Maryland and has two lovely daughters.