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Portrait of Daniel Michael Shannon

Shannon, Daniel Michael

Executive DirectorExecutive Office for Administration and Finance
  • Agency Executive Office for Administration and Finance
  • Division Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Title Executive Director
  • Address 100 Hancock St., Suite 201
    Quincy, MA 2171
  • Phone 617-770-7676 x108
  • Email Dan.Shannon@mass.gov
  • Website www.mass.gov/mddc
  • X @MA_DDC
  • Reports To Chairperson Lydia Brown

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 1997
  • Years in Current Position 30
  • Years in State Service 52
  • Job Description Develop and oversee the implementation of statewide initiatives to effect changes in public policy that benefit people with developmental disabilities and their families; inform State executive offices on national policy initiatives, and formulate appropriate State responses; advise the Legislature and assist State agency commissioners and directors to develop program strategies to better serve citizens with developmental disabilities; liaison to educational institutions, service providers, the media and the general public.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth 7/31/1957
  • Place of Birth Concord
  • Town of Residence Plympton, MA
  • Marital Status Married (Nancy Joyce)
  • Children 3

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Northeastern University (B.S., '80)
    • Suffolk University (M.P.A., '89)
  • Organizations
    • President, South Shore Community Action Council
    • Treasurer, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities