I am Shannon Westlake, PhD (she/her), a consilience researcher and conservation social scientist. Connected Clarity Consulting is offered through Connected Clarity LLC, my independent consulting practice.

I bring two decades of experience across scientific research, laboratory leadership, federal service, academic inquiry, and conservation social science into a consulting practice rooted in clarity, relationship, resilience, and practical application.

I work directly with each client to understand the questions, context, relationships, and decisions shaping the work. Rather than rushing immediately to the “how” or “what,” I help organizations clarify the deeper “why” that can guide more aligned, inclusive, and enduring action. My role is not to do the work for you, but to work alongside you — building knowledge, insight, and practical pathways that can strengthen your capacity for future growth and impact.

To learn more about my experience and professional path, you can connect with me on LinkedIn.

In addition to my consulting work through Connected Clarity LLC, I also lead The Positive Pollinator™, an independent research, art, and creative inquiry ecosystem where I explore biological resilience, social-ecological systems, environmental humanities, and the lived experiences of people working in complex, purpose-driven fields.