Shannon T’iisyaató Tooke is an enrolled member of the Diné Nation (Navajo Nation). She is originally from To'Nanees'Dizi, meaning Tangled Water (Tuba City), AZ, within the Navajo Nation, and now resides in Blanding, UT. She is of the Nimasii Diné (Irish People), born for Naasht’ézhí Tábąąhá (Zuni Water's Edge Clan). Her maternal grandfathers are the Nimasii Diné (Irish People), and her paternal grandfathers are the Táchii’nii (Red-Running-Into-Water-Clan).

Shannon holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in business administration, as well as a master's degree in human resources, all from Utah State University. Additionally, she recently acquired her third master's degree in Master of Legal Studies (MLS), at the University of Oklahoma, College of Law, with a specialization in Indigenous Peoples Law, in May of 2024. 

With over 25 years of experience in the business sector, Shannon has worked in various fields such as construction, administrative management, human resources, grant research and writing, accounting, negotiations, marketing, public speaking, public relations, data analysis, communications, cultural awareness, community awareness, campaigns for sustainable energy, and advocacy for all forms of education, substance abuse, and mental health awareness.

Shannon has developed a strong understanding and passion for three fundamental principles - Education, Enlightenment, and Empathy. Throughout her educational journey and life experiences she is driven by these principles. Her decision to pursue an MLS degree would provide her with two significant opportunities. First, it would enable her to advocate for sustainable energy contracts and negotiations between Indigenous nations and commercial/private businesses. Secondly, her intentions are to work as a legal advocate with all Indigenous nations representing her people.

Last, her desire and passion in life is to constantly learn. Whether that is by education or the people she meets. Leading by example for others to see they represent the word ‘possibility’; we are all ‘the possibility.’