Book Shannon Egan: National Speaker on Behavioral Health, Grant Writing, and Creativity in Recovery

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Shannon Egan, Founder and CEO of Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC), is a seasoned national speaker specializing in behavioral health, SUD nonprofit development, SAMHSA grant writing, fundraising diversification, and creativity in recovery. Speaking nationally since 2014, Shannon empowers recovery organizations with real-world strategies for sustainability, funding, and optimal well-being.

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About Shannon Shannon Egan, RMC Founder

A woman in long-term recovery since 2011, Shannon Egan brings a rare blend of professional expertise and lived experience to every presentation. As a nationally recognized SAMHSA grant expert, peer-led recovery advocate, and former United Nations journalist, she has secured over $16 million in funding for substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral health nonprofits across the country. Shannon’s dynamic speaking style inspires leaders to rethink funding models, embrace creative wellness practices, and strengthen their recovery-focused missions in a rapidly changing world. Shannon speaks at national conferences, leadership retreats, and nonprofit summits, often serving as a keynote speaker, breakout presenter, or emcee.

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Featured Speaking Topics

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Beyond Grants: Diversifying Funding for Sustainable Recovery Nonprofits

Session Description: Today’s behavioral health and recovery nonprofits face increasing funding instability. Relying on grants alone is no longer sustainable. Shannon Egan teaches organizations how to diversify revenue through donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, social enterprise models, and innovative fundraising strategies. Drawing from her success in securing millions for nonprofits nationwide, Shannon shares practical, actionable steps to build long-term financial health.

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Key Takeaways:

• Why diversified funding is essential for recovery nonprofits

• Practical strategies to secure donors, sponsors, and social enterprise revenue

• Real-world success stories and case studies from the field

 

Creativity in Recovery for Optimal Health and Well-Being

Session Description: Creativity is a proven, evidence-based practice that can elevate mental, physical, and emotional health—offering support as powerful as peer recovery itself. In this inspiring session, Shannon shares how creative practices like visualization, writing, art, and mindfulness helped her shift from surviving to thriving in her own recovery journey. Attendees leave equipped with creative tools to enhance client well-being, organizational resilience, and recovery outcomes.

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Key Takeaways:

• Evidence-based benefits of creativity on mental health and recovery

• Activities and tools that can be integrated into recovery programs

• How to leverage creative practices in grant proposals and service models

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Why Book Shannon Egan

• Over $16 million secured for recovery and behavioral health nonprofits

• Peer-led expertise with lived recovery experience

• National recognition as a SAMHSA grant writer and recovery advocate

• Dynamic, results-driven, and inspiring presentations

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Professional Background

Before founding Recovery Movement Consulting, Shannon served as a journalist for IRIN News (a United Nations humanitarian news agency) based in Sudan, and later as a press officer for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in New York City. Her work focused on covering humanitarian crises, health issues, and human rights.

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In the nonprofit sector, Shannon served as Development Director for the Humane Society of Utah, where she doubled corporate sponsorship revenue within two years. Since founding RMC, she and her team have provided grant writing, marketing, and strategic growth support to 12–15 behavioral health and recovery nonprofits monthly, operating on a national scale.

Shannon is also the author of No Tourists Allowed: Seeking Inner Peace and Sobriety in War-Torn Sudan (2015), a memoir documenting her experiences balancing international reporting and recovery.

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Audience Profile

• Executive Directors and CEOs

• Nonprofit Board Members

• Fundraising and Development Professionals

• Behavioral Health Leaders

• Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Staff

• Grant Writers and Program Managers

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Contact Recovery Movement Consulting today to book Shannon Egan for your next conference, leadership training, workshop, or special event.