Meet The Team

Born and raised in beautiful Sonoma County, Shawna has loved calling the East Bay her home for over 20 years now. Engrained with a deep admiration for the vibrant communities and diversity the Bay Area has to offer, Shawna feels passionately about helping her clients achieve their real estate goals and plant roots in communities she holds near and dear to her heart.

Clients trust Shawna and feel supported through a complex process that requires careful oversight, nuanced market analysis, and deft negotiation skills. Recognized by colleagues and clients for her sincerity, honesty, and impeccable communication, Shawna has a track record for operating with the highest-level of integrity. Anticipating the needs of her clients and making sure buyers and sellers alike feel supported throughout the process is what Shawna strives to achieve in every transaction.

There’s a reason why much of Shawna’s business is derived from referrals and that countless former clients have remained in her inner circle as friends. Shawna forges authentic relationships built on mutual trust and transparency because after all, this is a business based on cultivating relationships.

Prior to real estate, Shawna spent many years working in the nonprofit sector supporting schools through social-emotional learning programs and behavioral health. She continues to weave her high EQ background skills into her mission of superb service, and clients often express they felt very heard and seen throughout the process. As a guide and advocate, she stays focussed on her clients’ needs, simply put; how can Shawna help make your transition to the next chapter in life sweeter?

Outside of work, Shawna enjoys attending concerts and events, taking photos of others, cooking for and hosting gatherings with friends and family, gardening, exploring the many amazing trails and areas the East Bay has to offer, and spending time with her partner and adorable Dachshund, Cannoli.

Buying or selling a home is a colossal endeavor that deserves the utmost support and service. As your Realtor®, my priority is for you to feel understood, protected, and informed so that you get the results you want. Helping and connecting with people brought me into the world of real estate. With a cheerful demeanor, strong listening skills, competitive spirit, and “Mama Bear” tendencies, my clients get the advocate they deserve and the support they need.

As a fifth generation Bay Area denizen, I have intimate knowledge of just how special the East Bay is. With neighborhood statistics and a deep understanding of neighborhoods around the East Bay, you’ll have the information you need to make well-informed decisions.

Before finding my home at Compass, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound and spent over a decade as a teacher and musician, connecting with others and empowering them with the tools needed to achieve their goals. In exploring new terrain, I know just how important it is for information to be conveyed clearly and thoughtfully, and I bring that teacher-level of engagement and organization to my clients. Additionally, my experience in music has taught me that listening is often the most important element of a collaboration.

As your agent, I will be listening closely to your thoughts and needs throughout the entire process, giving you a true partner and confidant from the beginning of fleshing out your aspirations to the triumphant close of escrow. When I’m not tenaciously negotiating on my clients’ behalf, you can find me hiking with my giant sweet pup in the redwoods, making music, or enjoying a live show. Let’s connect and make your next great move happen.