Shannon Shaw graduated from Queen's University in Chemistry and Geology in 1994. She then went on to complete her Master's degree at the University of British Columbia in Geological Sciences. She joined Robertson GeoConsultants Inc. (RGC) in 1996 where she has been responsible for the management and interpretation of geochemical testing programs including sampling, mineralogical characterization, interpretation of various geochemical laboratory test results, geochemical computer speciation modeling and ARD control technology development. Part of her duties with RGC includes the maintenance and technical updating of the EnviroMine website which is sponsored by RGC.