Shannon Dingle

About Shannon Dingle

I help mission-driven organizations tell stories that unlock funding, shift narratives, and center marginalized voices — especially those of disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent communities — and I find joy in supporting families in need of resources or connection to services.With more than two decades of experience in grant writing, fundraising strategy, content development, disability advocacy, and inclusive education, I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling strategy. My work has secured six- and seven-figure gifts, trained thousands of educators, and been published in outlets like USA TODAY, Teen Vogue, Sojourners, and The Wall Street Journal.I bring lived experience to every table I sit at. Whether I’m leading narrative strategy, writing grant proposals, or creating tools that empower families and educators, I believe in the power of storytelling to build community and create change. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can craft powerful narratives, manage complex projects, and move the needle for equity-focused work.

Experience

1. Family Navigator Social Clinical Research Specialist

   Carolina Institute For Developmental Disabilities

   Jan 2026 — Present · Carrboro, NC, US

   Provide direct support to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and neurological conditions, specific to transitional ages from teens to young adult.• Hold a systems approach to address the needs of families in the Whole Brain Health Project.• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, neurologists, and other care providers to support access to specific care services.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  BA, Interpersonal & Organizational Communication

  2000 — 2003

• East Carolina University

  MAEd, Special Education (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

  2008 — 2010