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Shawn is a forward-thinking financial strategist with a passion for process improvement. She describes her early career as a “work trilogy,” beginning in the Emergency Room at Middle Tennessee Medical Center after a joint venture between Baptist and Saint Thomas hospitals. She then applied her analytical skills in Pastoral Care, supporting clergy, before moving into finance to bring a fresh perspective to traditional models. Her journey coincided with the formation of Ascension, where she rose from staff analyst to lead analyst. As important as clinicians and spiritual caregivers are in a hospital setting, there are also teams behind the scenes who provide critical support through data and insights. Shawn is proud to be part of that effort as a long-term member of the finance team. Among nearly 100,000 Ascension employees, Shawn is part of a rare group—one of only five Tennessee associates who have donated a kidney. She donated a kidney to her nephew in 2022. Shawn lives in Smyrna with her husband, Kirt. Her motto is no plants, no animals, no children, but she loves other people's animals and children!