May 21, 2025


Shannon DeConda, CPC, CPMA
President and Founder, NAMAS | Vice President of Regulatory Compliance
16+ Years of Experience
CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, CPA-EDU, CPA-THA
Shannon DeConda brings over 25 years of experience in coding, auditing, and compliance—and a lifelong commitment to elevating standards in healthcare documentation. She began her career at the front desk and has since built a legacy that includes founding the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), pioneering the CPMA credential, and mentoring thousands of professionals across the country.
As President of NAMAS and Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at DoctorsManagement, Shannon leads with integrity, insight, and an educator’s heart. Her mission: to simplify complexity and empower professionals to perform their work with confidence and clarity. Whether in the classroom, on stage, or behind the scenes shaping national standards, Shannon transforms “compliance” into a calling.
She currently resides in Florida with her husband Chris, their three grown children—Spencer, Shakia, and Sarah—and their four-legged family members.

Blogs by Shannon
May 8, 2025
Five Steps to Build an Audit Plan That Actually Works
by Shannon DeConda, Partner, Founder and President of NAMAS
April 30, 2025