Partnership-Driven innovation

Relationships are at the heart of everything I do. With over three decades of experience connecting people, technology, and innovative ideas, I've learned that the most powerful transformations emerge from genuine partnerships built on trust, understanding, and shared vision.

My approach goes beyond traditional consulting—I become your strategic partner, invested in your long-term success. I've been described as "a distinguished value-giver...very few professionals of her caliber are so willing to share their insight, knowledge, and guidance." This collaborative spirit has led to meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, educational leaders, and organizations across the globe.

Whether you're a startup founder navigating digital transformation or an established business scaling through strategic technology integration, I believe in walking alongside you as your trusted advisor and advocate. Through my work with Downing EdTech Consulting and as host of the Forward Thinking Experts podcast, I've discovered that the most sustainable growth happens when technology serves people, not the other way around.

Every partnership I enter is grounded in this human-centered philosophy: innovation thrives when we put relationships first.

Sher

Transforming Expertise Into Measurable Impact

I turn deep expertise into tangible results—helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and educators scale with purpose and precision. Your victories become my victories because I measure success not by projects completed, but by transformations achieved and goals surpassed.

My focus centers on operational excellence, empowering organizations and startups to launch, grow, and thrive while creating meaningful impact for users worldwide. I don't just deliver solutions; I ensure they generate lasting value for your organization and the communities you serve.

As a transformational strategist, I architect learning and growth strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Whether you're navigating digital transformation, scaling your team's capabilities, or launching innovative products, my commitment extends far beyond project completion to your sustained growth and market leadership.

This approach has earned recognition including EdTech Digest Awards for leadership and trendsetting, selection among The Top 50 Women Leaders in Arizona, and nomination for Entrepreneur of the Year Women in IT USA Awards. These honors reflect not just personal expertise, but the extraordinary success of the partnerships I've built and the transformations we've achieved together.

Rooted in Education, Driven by Innovation

Education has been my north star for over three decades, guiding my journey from student services and academic affairs to C-suite leadership at major universities. This isn't just my professional background—it's the lens through which I approach every client partnership.

My academic foundation includes a PhD and MS in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning, and a Master of Legal Studies in Intellectual Property for Digital Media. More significantly, I understand learning from a unique dual perspective: as someone who pioneered online education in its early days and as an educator who has guided thousands of students and professionals through complex transformations.

I approach every digital learning challenge through the dynamic relationship between people, technology, and innovation. My reputation for strategic planning and creative problem-solving stems from an educator's instinct to break down complexity, create clear pathways, and ensure knowledge transfer that truly sticks.

When we work together, you're not just hiring a consultant—you're partnering with someone who sees every challenge as a learning opportunity and every solution as a chance to empower growth. Whether mentoring EdTech professionals, serving on advisory boards for leading institutions, or working directly with entrepreneurs, my educator's heart ensures that every interaction drives meaningful progress.

Your success becomes part of a larger mission: advancing learning and innovation that transforms industries and empowers people worldwide.