Shannon Butler-Mokoro

Shannon Mokoro joined the Class Dean's team as the Dean of First Year Students in July 2022. Dean Shannon is an eclectic equity and justice-centered academic who is looking forward to engaging first-year students and guiding them through their journey at Wellesley.

A southern California native, Dean Shannon holds a B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in higher education. from Georgia State University. In her time away from Wellesley Dean Shannon likes to crochet, try new recipes, garden, watch sports, and spend time with family and friends.