About Shannon
Experience that Connects Strategy to Action
Shannon Arnold, CEO and Founder of Path Strategy, brings deep experience in strategic planning, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
She has worked with ports, public agencies, and industry organizations across the United States, guiding complex initiatives from planning through execution.
As a speaker, she delivers practical, experience-driven insights that help organizations move from strategy to action. She is known for simplifying complex topics, engaging diverse audiences, and connecting ideas to real-world results.
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What Shannon Speaks About
Shannon has supported initiatives across ports, public agencies, and industry partners, contributing to strategic plans, sustainability programs, and stakeholder-driven initiatives.
Her speaking topics include:
Strategic Planning in Complex Environments
How organizations can move from planning to execution, ensuring strategies remain active, actionable, and aligned with long-term goals.
Sustainability & ESG in Practice
Translating sustainability goals into real-world action plans, reporting frameworks, and measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment
Building consensus across diverse stakeholders and navigating competing priorities in public and regulated environments.
Innovation & Technology in Strategy
Exploring how emerging tools, data, and AI can support better planning, communication, and execution.
Client Feedback
Trusted by Maritime Leaders
“A true partner. Path raises the bar on what executive-ready strategy can look and feel like in our industry.”
Wow! I absolutely love it! Love the b-roll and graphics. Super high quality. Great work team!
Dedrick Roper
Director ZEV Transition, Momentum
Shannon is the best. Your team is incredible.
Ethan Hanohano
Vice President, Momentum
You’re 10 steps ahead of us, I love it.
Alex Van der Hoeff
Client Manager, Momentum
I’m still amazed at how well you represented!!! Excellence at its best!
Derek Davis
Manager of Engineering, Port of Long Beach
Can't express enough my gratitude and excitement for your teams work. I was confident in entering in the contract with you and you have upheld that confidence. I hope to get you working for us on other projects, especially seeing the quality of work you produce!
Sarah Garza
Director, Port of Corpus Christi
Yes!!! You’re amazing at getting the feedback, seeing the big picture and turning it around.
Guiselle Aldrete
Technical Consultant, Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC
I wanted to follow up to express my huge and heartfelt appreciation for all of your hard work on this application...I firmly believe that we have put our best proposal forward. These project are impactful and meaningful and will deliver real benefits to our port terminals and to our local communities. Thank you all for your commitment to zero-emissions technologies and for helping us make this a success.
Heather Tomley
Managing Director of Planning & Environmental Affairs, Port of Long Beach
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