Faculty and Staff Profile

Shannon Russell

Educational Background

2021 Clemson University - M.S. Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

2015 Slippery Rock University - B.S. Recreational Therapy

Profile

Shannon Russell is an online Ph.D student in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management department. She currently works as a recreational therapist serving individuals with intellectual and developmental diagnoses in the community. She has previous experience as a recreational therapist serving individuals with mental health diagnoses on inpatient psychiatric units, as well as individuals with physical and intellectual diagnoses at a therapeutic camp and an inclusive recreation program. Shannon is a member of the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association board and serves the board as a member-at-large.

Research Interests

Mental health, substance use, community reintegration, and use of leisure among individuals experiencing homelessness.

Research Publications

1. Kemeny, E., Hutchins, D., Gramlich, C., Russell, S., & Kerr, R. (2017). Comparative effectiveness of
an individualized goal-directed approach and nongoal-directed approach for social outcomes in
adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 16(3), 17-28.
https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2017.0137