Shannon Bennett

When ICEJ publishes an email or social media post, distributes a press release, or participates in an event, our Director of Communications has likely been behind the entire process, ensuring it communicates the right message to the right audience at the right time.

Shannon received her BFA in Theater from the University of MS and worked at The Walt Disney Co. after graduation, eventually moving into broadcast production and marketing. Then 9/11 happened, sending shock waves across the nation. At one point after that tragic day, as Shannon was studying the book of Isaiah while watching the events unfold in the Middle East, the Lord revealed to her God’s heart for Israel, and she began to realize prophecies in the Bible about the Jewish people were being fulfilled right before her eyes. From then on, she did everything she could to stand with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

In 2007 she moved from Florida to Tennessee, where she worked as special projects coordinator for ICEJ’s USA Branch. After two years, she accepted a position at ICEJ’s headquarters in Jerusalem and moved to Israel. While there, she received her MA in Jewish Civilization from the Hebrew University, a program heavily focused on the Holocaust and Israeli history. After two years, she returned to the United States and accepted a position as the very first employee at the Museum of the Bible, eventually becoming chief marketing officer. After 10 years at the Museum, she started working again with the ICEJ USA—just one week before the October 7 attacks.

Shannon is uniquely gifted in finding ways to share transformative stories that inspire and motivate others to get involved. “This includes how we tell a story through words, pictures, videos, books, presentations, and more, but also in the diverse channels we can use to reach people with those stories, whether through emails, press releases, an article or editorial, a social media post, an ad—the options are abundant.” She sees these channels as gateways to draw people into what God is doing in the world and, most importantly, Israel. “Nothing is more exhilarating than witnessing someone’s realization that God is doing something miraculous and inviting them to join in,” she says. “It’s a special moment that opens a whole new realm of faith and significance for that person.”

In addition to overseeing all external communication, Shannon works to form strong relationships with ICEJ USA stakeholders and is the central point of contact for all members of the press, campaigns, and events.

In her free time, she enjoys relaxing on the beach and listening to the waves while reading a great book, going to theme parks, talking with good friends, watching the amazing Florida sunsets from her balcony, seeing a stunning theatrical performance or concert, and cuddling with Ted E. Bear Bennett, her puppy. One of her favorite verses is Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”