Dr. Shannon Pirrie is a passionate leader who's transforming healthcare as the Director of the Midwifery Education Program at the University of Colorado.

After earning three degrees from the University of Colorado, she has dedicated herself to making healthcare more accessible, especially for vulnerable populations. As a practicing midwife, she splits her time between working with University Nurse Midwives in the hospital and caring for patients at the Sheridan clinic, serving communities who face challenges accessing healthcare.

Dr. Pirrie's commitment to improving healthcare reaches beyond Colorado – she regularly works with a rural Guatemala nursing team to support healthcare needs, bringing back valuable insights that enrich her teaching and patient care at home.