Sandy Shaughnessy has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, and the Cinema with a minor in Political Science from New York University. She plans to continue pursuing an MA in Arts Administration and International Affairs at Florida State.

Sandy has been with the Department of State for seven years administering various programs, special events and initiatives.

Prior to her initial appointment with the Division of Cultural Affairs, Sandy served as Box Office Manager for Old School Square Cultural Arts Center in Delray Beach, Florida, and as Director/Treasurer of Box Office Operations for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa, Florida. She has over 18 years of experience working with performing arts venues, artists, producers and Broadway Road Show managers.

Ms. Shaughnessy speaks fluent Spanish, and has working knowledge of French and Portuguese. Growing up with New York City as her playground, Sandy has been hooked on the arts and culture since the age of three. She enjoys writing, designing and hanging art exhibitions, costume, scenery and make-up design, international collaborations, meeting people and serving the community.