THE SHAUNA WU PROJECT
ENDORSEMENTS
CHRIS BLESSINGTON
VP of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Nautilus Biotechnology
"There is a lot I could write about Shauna...but there are really only three things you need to know:- she is an incredibly strong and resilient human being;- she cares deeply about the people with whom she works with and the work with which she is entrusted;- she will always, always, always gets the job done.I speak from first-hand experience when I say that any team would benefit from having Shauna ON it, or LEADING it."
JONATHAN PAK
Senior DEI & CSR Manager, Smartsheet
"I've had the distinct privilege to work with Shauna on multiple Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives at Smartsheet. Shauna is a dedicated, innovative and passionate leader. She brings a wholistic perspective to define the right intent and then consistently delivers high impact work. It's been amazing partnering with Shauna and I can't recommend her enough!"
SHELBY JENSEN
Public Relations Manager at Smartsheet
"I’ve worked with Shauna for several years, partnering on both events and marketing campaigns, and one thing always rings true: Shauna makes it happen. From being an event manager to her current role on the global partner activations team, her dedication, ingenuity, and true doer mentality shines through in everything she does. Shauna is an asset to any team, initiative, or partnership and it’s a pleasure to work alongside her."
DAVE ANDRESEN
Senior Director, Creative Strategy at Smartsheet
KALIN MCKENNA
Vice President Brand, Product and Solution Marketing and Analyst Relations, Lumen Technologies
"I have worked with Shauna on numerous projects over the last five years at Microsoft. I am consistently impressed with her project management, professionalism, and can-do attitude. I cannot recommend her or her work highly enough!"
CHIKA MONU
Senior Technical Program Manager II at Smartsheet
"I've had the opportunity to work closely with Shauna on initiatives that support Smartsheet vision for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Shauna has consistently shown dedication and commitment to anything she does. She is a leader and champion in anything DEI related. She is 100% dependable, creative, insightful, and passionate about every single thing she works on. I can confidently say that Shauna truly takes making a difference very seriously. It's been an honor and privilege to work alongside someone like her."
WILLIAM DEVEREAUXÂ
Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Edge
"Shauna does a fantastic job organizing and executing on our strategy at EDU events. She's very detail-oriented, organized, and proactive. She's also a pleasure to work with and brings a lot of enthusiasm and energy to the team. I'm very glad to be working with her, and I'm looking forward to many more successful events in the future."
JASON LEZNEK
Principal Program Manager, Microsoft
"I've had the pleasure of working with Shauna on several major, large-scale events. I was dependent on Shauna being able to set up over 60 executive meetings spanning only three days, with the usual last-minute changes of time, added and removed meetings, etc. Honestly, I don't know how she does it. Her patience and flexibility go beyond anything I would have expected and it was her specific engagement that made these meetings extremely successful. I hope to work with Shauna again in the future. Anyone engaging with Shauna is guaranteed not only a successful project, but also enjoyment during the process. Shauna is HIGHLY recommended."
CHRISTA MATSON
Head of Event Marketing, LiveRamp
"I've worked with Shauna on several Microsoft programs, and she always continues to amaze me with her attention to detail, creativity, stellar project management skills, communications and above all, her professionalism. She is an outstanding leader and partner adept at working across multiple v-teams to get the job done. And she does it all with a smile. Pleasure to work with and a real asset to my event marketing programs."
DIANE PETERSÂ
Strategic Alliance Manager, Microsoft Global,
Stack Overflow
"Shauna is a machine and drives results.What makes her such a great asset is that she is authentic and a pure pleasure to work.You can rely on her to be flexible, positive, dependable, and a true team player.I would be honored to work with Shauna again should the opportunity ever arise."
GREG DAVIDSON
Director, Surface Partner Sales, Microsoft
"Thoroughly enjoyed working with Shauna for the management of the Surface Customer Advisory Board, which would not have been possible without her participation and tireless attention to detail."
NICK CORSTON
Founder & CEO, SteamCo.
“Shauna came into my life from nowhere like a tornado while working at Smartsheet where she offered the non-profit I run called STEAM Co. the chance of a lifetime - to have our logo on the front of the McLaren F1 cars at the British Grand Prix in 2023.
We worked closely on that together.
Shauna managed the whole collaboration over a three month period, which took in multiple, demanding and very diverse stakeholders from myself to McLaren, Smartsheet, creative agencies and members of the public involved in both the film production and school communities involved - children, parents and teachers.
She picked up every loose end and ran with them and not
once did the smile drop from her face. She was 120%
personable, professional and persistent, leaving no stone
unturned.
She made us feel like family the time we worked
together and I have absolutely no hesitation in
recommending you add her to yours.
If I can help further do not hesitate to reach
out, but I think her track record speaks for
itself, whether here on LinkedIn, on the F1
circuit or with her own family - all of
which she juggles like a master
magician.”
SHAUN WARD
Director, Customer Outcomes, Smartsheet
“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Shauna as a valued colleague in our dynamic company. Shauna is the definition of a tremendous partner who not only drives sustainable value for our partnerships but also ensures that everyone is part of the journey. Shauna is incredibly hands-on, meticulously overseeing our partnership activations to ensure that everyone involved achieves the agreed-upon outcomes.
Shauna is a natural leader in her space, consistently bringing innovation and dedication to every project. I have no doubt that she will continue to be a driving force in our company's growth, as well as the success of our partners. It's inspiring to work alongside someone with such vision and commitment. I look forward to Shauna's continued success and the positive impact she will undoubtedly have on our company and the partnerships we grow.”
DENZEL RUSSELL
Deputy Director of Communications,
Black Futures Lab
“Shauna is an absolute beast at brand management, global partnerships, and event marketing strategies. I have had the great privilege of working with Shauna directly on our #SponsorX partnership between Smartsheet, McLaren Racing, and The Hidden Genius Project, which reached 160+ million viewers and achieved #2 and #3 share of voice in media during the 2022 US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
With her forever positive and forward-thinking spirit,
Shauna played a pivotal role in helping our brands host
the world’s first sports, tech, and racing event for youth
of color. Together, we exposed local students to tech career
pathways and opportunities rooted in Formula One
racing. No aspect of this activation and partnership
was overlooked as Shauna’s attention to detail,
leadership, and cross-collaboration among
numerous partners and executives was
unmatched.
With a passion for innovation,
high-performance teamwork, and a strong
focus on measurable outcomes, Shauna is
unequivocally an invaluable asset to any
team. She has earned my highest
recommendation!”
SEAN VALENTINE
Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer,
The Hidden Genius Project
“It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for Shauna, a corporate partner whose collaboration has been an absolute pleasure.
I had the privilege of working closely with Shauna on the #SponsorX Smartsheet opportunity, and her dedication to the project was truly commendable. Shauna's commitment to representation, equality, and paying it forward was evident throughout our collaboration.
Shauna's professionalism, leadership, and electric personality have made our work together not only productive but enjoyable.
I wholeheartedly recommend Shauna for any future endeavors and collaborations. Her unique blend of expertise, passion for equality, and charismatic leadership make her an invaluable asset to any team.”
ERIN HARLAN
Director of B2B Marketing, Canva
“I had the pleasure of partnering on several projects with Shauna over the years at Smartsheet and she is simply one of the best people to work with. Shauna is a strategic problem solver who knows how to synthesize and bring together multiple projects and deadlines. She is highly collaborative, a great communicator, incredibly skilled at building brand and strategic partnerships, and
always brings a smile and positive can-do attitude. Shauna is an
invaluable asset to any team lucky enough to work with her.”
CRYSTAL MOREY
Senior UX Research Manager, Okta
“When I think of working with Shauna- I think about two parts of her work - fearless executor and inspiring energy. Shauna has a way of taking a huge event or project, breaking it down into executable tasks, getting everyone aligned and doing so with energy that makes others around her have fun and enjoy the experience. She builds human relationships while producing results and exceeding goals. She does this all while also being a vulnerable, human leader -sharing powerful narratives that bring connection inside of work.”
KELLY STROM
Senior Program Manager, Google
“I had the pleasure of working with Shauna for 2+ years
at Smartsheet. During that time, she was an invaluable member of the team and a true leader in the field of event marketing and global partnerships - from working on Smartsheet’s first customer conference, to the Kraken and F1 partnerships, it has been amazing to watch Shauna work.
Shauna is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of how to create and execute successful events and partnerships that drive business results. She is also an expert at building and managing relationships with key partners and sponsors.
In addition to her technical skills, Shauna is also a highly effective communicator and motivator. She has a knack for bringing people together and creating a positive and productive work environment. She is also a tireless advocate for her team and always goes the extra mile to ensure that her colleagues are successful.
I am confident that Shauna would be an asset to any organization. She is a highly skilled and experienced leader with a proven track record of success. She is also a team player and a motivator who is always willing to go the extra mile. I highly recommend her for any position that requires a strategic thinker, a creative problem solver, and a true leader.”
LADA GORLENKO
Senior Director of Research, MURAL
“Shauna is a unique, extremely talented person. She can turn a wild idea into a jaw-dropping reality, through a magic mix of her creativity, strategic outlook, impeccable organizational skills and unparalleled can-do attitude.
Shauna and I first partnered on establishing the Smartsheet Engage conference. My team had an unconventional idea of running research at scale, Shauna helped make it happen, and the result became one of the highest rated features of the conference. Shauna has successfully scaled Engage year after year, introducing new, highly rewarding formats of customer conversations and interactions. To this day, I use the Smartsheet conference and sponsorship efforts as a high bar that the rest of the industry should strive for.
What's special about Shauna is not just her aptitude,
but also her attitude. No matter what goes on in her
own life, Shauna is a major source of energy
for people around her. Always positive,
always supportive, always pushing herself
and others towards better quality of work
and life. She is simply a beacon.”