SALISBURY - Shannon Allen was named the Associate Athletics Director of Compliance in August 2023. 

Allen returns to her alma mater after serving as the head volleyball coach and Senior Woman Administrator at Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI. While there she oversaw the volleyball program.

In addition, as a part of the administrative staff she was in charge of department fundraising that included a partnership with the Milwaukee Brewers, transportation, supervision of the Athletic Training staff, and was the advisor of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

Allen served as the head volleyball and softball coach at Livingstone College from 2017-2021. 

Allen coached at Southern Vance, Ben L. Smith, and Hillside High School. Also Coached with the Jammer Volleyball Club.

As a student-athlete at Livingstone College, she saw success as a member of the first 20-win Volleyball team in school History. She was also selected as a member of the All-Tournament and All-Conference teams. 

Upon graduation, Allen held the school record for assist. Allen was a member of the Volleyball and Softball teams all four years. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from Livingstone College in 2011. Allen received her Master of Legal Studies from Drexel University in NCAA Compliance and Sports Law in 2019. 

Livingstone College would like to officially welcome Shannon Allen and is looking forward to her dedication to the department. With the support of the athletics department and campus community, we know Allen will make positive contributions to Livingstone College.