Shannon Timmons is an associate professor of chemical biology at LTU, where she also directs the Quest experiential learning program and serves as vice chair of the University Faculty Senate. Her teaching interests include developing innovative, inclusive approaches to engage students in organic chemistry and biochemistry courses. In addition to implementing novel course-based research experiences in three lab courses, Dr. Timmons regularly highlights the achievements of women and people of color, including the screening of the LTU-produced "Women Untold" documentary in Organic Chemistry 1. Her research interests include the synthesis and medicinal activity of biologically relevant molecules.