We Are IH: Nurse turned safety manager thankful for opportunities

September 7, 2023
Shannon with her dog, Koda.

Name: Shannon Campbell (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Manager, Workplace Safety Strategy
Years of Service: 31
Worksite: Community Health Services Centre 
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: Syilx Nation
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: "If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!" – Richard Branson

After starting her career as a registered nurse (RN) and working at Kelowna General Hospital, Shannon Campbell never guessed that she would transition into a safety career 18 years later. 

Now, as manager of workplace safety strategy, Shannon credits the opportunities that were provided to her by Interior Health for making a career change that has been extremely rewarding.

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