Shannon R. Fischer is a senior administrative and financial leader with extensive experience in higher education, nonprofit, and corporate environments. As Managing Director of Administration at Syracuse University’s Division of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, including D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Shannon oversees a broad portfolio of operational functions—including finance, human resources, IT, data solutions, and project management—supporting a diverse and dynamic organization with wide-ranging programs and funding sources.

Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style, Shannon ensures that the Division and Institute’s administrative infrastructure is aligned with its mission and evolving priorities. She plays a key role in organizational planning, policy development, and cross-functional coordination, helping to drive efficiency, accountability, and innovation across the Institute and its affiliated units.

Shannon is a Certified Public Accountant with additional certifications in internal and systems auditing. Her career spans leadership roles in finance, audit, and operations at Syracuse University and in the private sector. She holds an MBA and a BS in Accounting from SUNY Oswego, where she graduated with honors.