Shelby Gagnon

Background

Job Description

Shelby is currently leading design, build and go-to-market of an AI-powered assistant at Microsoft, leveraging generative AI to make life easier for humans and accelerate business growth.

Company Description

Tech consulting.

Employment History

Shelby has spent the past 20 years working in tech marketing and program management roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, enjoying time in Microsoft Advertising, Xbox Advertising, Original Equipment Manufacturing, Voice of the Customer, Kindle and devices, Meta Business Suite, and most recently generative AI product development. She loves being at the intersection of customers, product, sales, and engineering, driving innovation and bringing products to market creatively in partnership with great teams.

Education

BA - Seattle Pacific University, MBA - Seattle University

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I've worked with prior SU Albers mentees to successfully negotiate job and internship offers, build confidence in networking, narrow in on business career interest and fit, and help guide job search, interview process, and starting a new job/internship successfully. My goal is to help students prepare practically for real life - from figuring out what may be a good job fit to networking, interviewing, and making it happen. Everything I wish I knew as a college student and probably learned the hard way.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual)

Additional Information

I'm passionate about empowering women and parents in the workplace and fostering strong organizational culture. I'm a proud Seattle native and have 3 young daughters.