Shannon Albert is the founder of Nhomlaau International. Shannon grew up in Maine and later moved to Oklahoma, where she worked in real estate for eight years. Shannon developed a heart for missions while serving on a short-term trip to Australia in the summer of 2009. She has also served in Syria and Jordan. Shannon has a BS in Business Administration from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She is currently living in South Sudan teaching and serving the Dinka of Aweil.