Sheryl Connelly

Sheryl Connelly is an accomplished public speaker and board member with extensive experience in global trends and futuring. Currently serving as a Public Speaker for Leading Authorities, Inc. and a Board Member for both the American Society of Interior Designers and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, Sheryl also contributes as a member of the Board of Advisors for Cambrian Futures. At Ford Motor Company since 1996, Sheryl has held multiple roles, most recently as the Global Trends and Futuring Manager, leading efforts to create a Center of Excellence for consumer insights that informs product development and marketing strategies. Previous positions include Chief Futurist, where Sheryl guided long-term planning and strategic initiatives, and Associate Attorney at Offermann, Cassano, Pigott & Greco, focusing on civil litigation. Sheryl holds a Doctor of Law from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, a Master of Business Administration from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Finance from Michigan State University.