Shauna was raised north of Tisdale on the farm her great-grandfather homesteaded in 1904. She and her husband, Lloyd, are now the fourth generation to farm the homestead. After graduating from Tisdale Unit Composite School she sought further education at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Journalism). In 2020, she achieved her Public Sector Governance Certification from the Johnson Shoyama Institute for Public Policy while serving on the Western Development Museum Board of Directors. 

Her passion has always been volunteerism and communities. Shauna is known for her willingness to pitch in where needed, whether it be for a church, a special event, a community group, or a political organization. In 2010 she joined the Canadian Red Cross and served as a Disaster Management Responder. Shauna has also served as the Community Wellness Coordinator for the Town of Springside.

Professionally, Shauna spent nearly twenty years in marketing research where she managed quantitative and qualitative projects. She thrived as a focus group moderator and honed her ability to listen and understand what drives those with opinions differing from her own. Shauna is not afraid to ask the tough questions, especially those representing an opposing view. Her career taught her the profound importance of finding common ground.

Shauna brings energy and enthusiasm to advocating for North East Saskatchewan, a powerhouse of resources and people that the province and the world rely on. Shauna is ready and able to focus her knowledge and passion into strong and effective advocacy for the people of Carrot River Valley, bringing this region back to prominence in the Legislature and beyond.