Shari Burkholder

Shari Burkholder has extensive work experience in strategic growth, marketing, and communications. Shari is currently the Director of Strategic Growth and Marketing at Fuller Landau LLP, where they have been working since 2020. Prior to that, Shari was the Principal at SLB Marketing starting in 2017. Shari also has a significant background in marketing and communications roles at Grant Thornton LLP (Canada) from 1998 to 2016, including positions such as National Director, Senior Manager, and Marketing Manager. Before joining Grant Thornton, Shari worked as a Marketing Analyst at Purolator Inc. in 1997 and as a Business Analyst at TD from 1995 to 1997. Shari started their career as a Commercial Banking Officer Trainee at Bank of Montreal in 1994.

Shari Burkholder has a diverse education history. In 2021, they received a Certificate (Coursera) in "The Age of Cathedrals" from Yale University. In 2018, they attended the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, studying Art History in a course focused on "The Influencers." Shari also completed the Grant Thornton EDGE Leadership Program in 2015-2016. Additionally, Shari Burkholder attended the International Association of Business Communicators in 2014, specializing in Strategic Social Media. In 2011, they studied Lifelong Learning at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, and also completed the Integrated Thinking, Executive Program at the same institution. In 2007-2008, Shari Burkholder attended the Niagara Leadership Program. Prior to this, they pursued a French Studies Diploma at the University of Strasbourg, France, and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.