Shannon K. Orr

Dr. Shannon Orr is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Falcon Food Pantry at Bowling Green State University. Her research bridges public policy, election administration, and community-based solutions to food insecurity.

Key research areas:

• Election science and reform implementation
• Food pantry operations and policy challenges
• Stakeholder collaboration in environmental policymaking
• Climate change negotiations and institutional design

Her scholarship demonstrates strong community engagement focus, with over 150 client projects connecting graduate students with local organizations. Recent publications examine crisis response in election administration and food insecurity interventions during the pandemic.