.069 Shannon Lubetich

Shannon and I met because she went to college with my lifelong best friend Michael, but when the day came for us to meet, it felt as if we already knew each other quite well already. I had heard stories about her left and right, yet nothing could compare to the real, genuine, Shannon. Right off the bat, she is able to chat in depth with you about any topic because of her sincere curiosity and outrageous intelligence. A conversation with her is always exhilarating and will leave you learning something and better off as a person.

Over the years, it’s been a true pleasure to watch as Shannon continues to succeed and develop in regard to her career. She’s tenacious and unapologetic about standing up for what’s right, even if it means taking a big risk. She has a lovely, contagious laugh that I just adore hearing, and she listens deeply, making you feel seen and that you matter. The only downside to being friends with Shannon is that for me, she lives too far away! Her energy and passion can be felt thousands of miles away, but my would it be better if we lived in the same city. All this is to say, those of us who are friends with Shannon are truly lucky people, and we constantly appreciate her drive, dedication, compassion and wit.

Shannon, thank you oh so much first and foremost for being a dear friend to Michael. Whenever he mentions you, there’s joy in the air, and that’s wonderful. Thank you for being my friend, too, and for challenging me to be better as a human each and every day. Thank you for your our “conversation” - something I truly will cherish forever. Thank you for being such a supportive and trustworthy person and for always putting your best into the world. Thank you for living with pride, confidence and integrity. I’m so very grateful for you and look forward to the next time we can actually see each other. Thank you, Shannon, for being you.

-BD