Shannon Riley is an award-winning, creative leader and cultural entrepreneur, who's spent her career producing innovative experiences bringing artwork to life, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the art world. She is the Founder and CEO of Building 180, a women-run art agency whose mission is to inspire change through art and to help artists maintain sustainable careers. Most recently, Shannon co-founded and became Executive Director of Bay-Area non-profit arts initiative, Paint the Void, that has commissioned over 200 artists to paint murals on boarded storefronts in the wake of COVID-19. Shannon focuses on amplifying the voices and work of artists. She cultivates community, fostering collaboration and trust to inspire the idea that anything is possible. She previously worked in Business Development and Sales for Fortune 500 Companies and a handful of small tech start-ups. In 2015 Shannon embarked on a new adventure to start Building 180 and follow her passion as an entrepreneur, artist and designer.