Renee A. Shepherd

Renee A. Shepherd, PMP, ACP, is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in diverse industries. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Michigan State University since March 2016, Renee also holds the position of Board President at National Heritage Academies since 2010. Previous roles include Senior IT Consultant at Con-way Inc., where expertise in IT capabilities was provided, and Senior Project Manager positions at North American Bancard and Severstal, overseeing enterprise application lifecycles and PMO governance. With a background in strategic planning at General Motors and various project management roles at Ford Motor Company, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance projects, Renee has demonstrated a strong ability to synthesize information and collaborate with stakeholders. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business, as well as a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Fordham University and a Master's in Information Science from Carnegie Mellon University.