Shonnery Pettit

Shonnery Pettit is the President of the Board of Directors for the Center for Child Protection. Shonnery has her MBA, is a Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar, an investor, & a Founding Board member of the Round Top Film Festival. Round Top Film Festival embodies the spirit of creativity, education, & community enrichment. Our passionate, women-led team is dedicated to bringing the excitement of the film industry through film screenings, workshops, and events, aiming to educate & inspire the next generation of filmmakers, while celebrating diverse avenues within the art of filmmaking and the beauty of Round Top, Texas. Shonnery’s service to the Center has been unprecedented in the amount of time & energy she has devoted to leading various committees that support the Center's mission. Shonnery is first & foremost purpose driven. Every decision she makes is based on the question: "What is in the best interest of the children we serve?" Her work as a Fundraiser expert has led to unique selling & marketing strategies which resulted in record-breaking accomplishments. Further, as part of the strategic planning committee, she helped develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Center. She is a collaborative leader who looks for the best ideas & finds ways to implement them. Shonnery is also a passionate public speaker & has helped numerous organizations communicate their goals. She was a 2015 Celebrity Dancer for Dancing with the Stars Austin, has lead panel discussions, and is even doing a commencement speech to high school graduates. Other Accomplishments: Founder of a nonprofit organization in Dallas serving children living in a homeless shelter. Previous Texas Advocacy Project Board Member. Supports the Boys & Girls Club, St. David's "Toast of the Town", United Way, CureDuchenne, & is a Mack Jack & McConaughey sponsor & fashion show host. She’s been married to Tom Pettit for 26 years & has two grown sons. Blake works for Accenture & Brett is graduating Vanderbilt University in May.