Claire's Community Staff
Shannon VanLandingham
Founding Executive Director
Shannon VanLandingham is the Founding Executive Director of Claire’s Community, dedicated to preventing relationship violence through education, awareness, and community engagement. After her daughter Claire was killed by an ex-boyfriend with a gun, Shannon transformed unimaginable grief into action. As a former educator, she brings both heart and evidence-based prevention strategies into schools, families, and communities to help prevent violence before it starts. Shannon speaks as both a parent and a prevention advocate, committed to ensuring that no other family has to endure the loss she has known.
Meagan Taylor
Operations and Communications Coordinator
Meagan is our Operations and Communications Coordinator at Claire’s Community. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus in Public Health at Northern Kentucky University. She is passionate about creating communities where everyone has equitable access to the healthcare, education, and support they deserve. She believes that when we support individuals, it creates a ripple effect, building stronger communities and, in turn, a better world.
Outside of work, Meagan enjoys thrifting, crafting, and unwinding with Bob’s Burgers. She loves expressing herself creatively, whether through art or personal style, and is always up for traveling or soaking up the energy of live music.
Craig Arnold
Community Engagement & Prevention Educator
After a well-rounded 30-year career in the Army, Craig is bringing a deep heart for service and advocacy to our mission. For the past five years, he has dedicated his energy to prevention education and crisis response-roles that demand a steady hand, a compassionate ear, and a true commitment to helping others navigate their toughest moments. While his professional roots are in military service, Craig’s approach is defined by connection and community; he is passionate about building safe, supportive spaces where every voice feels heard and valued.
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When he isn’t developing new engagement programs, Craig enjoys a much slower pace of life at Fort Leavenworth with his wife, Shannon, and their youngest child, Gavin. He remains a proud supporter of his two oldest children, Craig and Ashleigh, as they navigate their own young adult journeys. You’ll often find Craig out on the trails for a long run or under a heavy pack, almost always accompanied by his faithful Australian Shepherd, Shadow. Whether he's recharging with a good book or a gaming session, Craig truly appreciates the balance of both "analog" and "digital" downtime.​
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Dinesha LaShay
Graphic Design & Digital Content Creator
Dinesha is a Digital Marketing and Content Creator for Claire’s Community and the owner of Lashay Photography based in Lawrence, Kansas. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, weaving those values into both her creative work and community impact.
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A dedicated leader and sexual assault survivor, Dinesha uses her voice to raise awareness- particularly around breaking silence within the church and creating safer, more supportive spaces for youth. She is a recipient of three Gold Presidential Service Awards and is currently pursuing her Lifetime Achievement Award. As United States of America’s Miss Virginia 2025, she collaborated with a team advocating for community action from Governor Glenn Youngkin to advance mandates beyond standard reporting requirements.
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A natural connector with a heart for people, Dinesha has never met a stranger- if you stand still long enough, she’s probably starting a conversation with you. When she’s not creating content or uplifting her community, you can find her fueled by Scooter’s Coffee & bringing energy, authenticity, & a little humor everywhere she goes. She believes real impact starts with showing up, being real, and making people feel seen.
Key Coen
Intern
Key Coen is a University of Kansas student from Wichita and a passionate advocate. They are currently studying Psychology with a minor in Criminology in hopes of becoming a forensic psychologist. Key works as a junior Digital Content Creator through KU's CSL learning program, developing understanding and skills required for important social service work. Key's passion for community care came from witnessing the powerful positive impact nonprofit assistance had on their own family growing up. Today, Key spends their time voraciously learning about how they can best advocate for others, playing Stardew Valley, and listening to punk music. We are so excited to have them on our team!