Sheila Burkett

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Sheila Burkett is the co-founder and CEO of Spry Digital, a digital solutions agency that…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design Graphic

    Board Member, Past Board Chair

    Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design

    - 9 years 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    Board Member (2005-2015)
    Chair/President of Board (2009-2012)
    Strategic Planning Committee (2007-2015)
    Technology Committee (2006-Present)
    Finance Committee (2008-2015)

  • Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis Graphic

    Vice Board Chair (12/2022 - present)

    Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis

    - Present 11 years 7 months

    Arts and Culture

    Vice Board Chair, 12/2022 - present
    Chair, Strategic Planning Committee - 2017 - 2020
    Muse Society 2019 - Present
    Marketing Committee - 2013 - 2016
    Finance Committee - 2016 - 2018
    Grants Committee - 2016 - 2016
    stARTup Competition Committee - 2017 - Present

  • Washington University in St. Louis Graphic

    Public Relations National Council

    Washington University in St. Louis

    - 6 years 3 months

    Education

    A volunteer advisory board that makes contributions in informing and steering the University's strategic direction.

  • St. Louis Forum Graphic

    Board Member (2018 to present), President (8/2021 to present)

    St. Louis Forum

    - Present 10 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Technology Taskforce Leader, Trailblazer Award Committee Chair, Membership Committee, Communications Committee, Strategic Planning Committee.

  • University of Missouri St. Louis College of Business Graphic

    Leadership Council

    University of Missouri St. Louis College of Business

    - Present 7 years 10 months

    Education

  • Co-Founder

    WEIT

    - Present 19 years 7 months

    Co-Founded with Jean Ksiazek and Kathleen Hodson, a by invitation only organization that brings together St. Louis women executives in the technology field.

  • Advisory Board Member

    UMSL IS&T

    - 20 years 5 months

    Education

  • ST LOUIS ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION Graphic

    Alternate Delegate

    ST LOUIS ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

    - 20 years 4 months

    Past President

  • Missouri Venture Forum Graphic

    Board Member

    Missouri Venture Forum

    - 3 years 9 months

  • Sponsor

    Award for Aspirations in Computing by NCWIT

    - 2 years 10 months

    Science and Technology

  • Board Member

    St. Louis Regional Chamber

    - 1 year

  • The Policy Circle Graphic

    Policy Circle Leader

    The Policy Circle

    - 8 months

  • Together Digital Graphic

    Member

    Together Digital

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Became City Champion January 2020, Ambassador in 2022.

  • Advisory Board

    Women in Leadership at Missouri State University

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Education

  • COCA - Center of Creative Arts Graphic

    Board Member

    COCA - Center of Creative Arts

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Arch Grants Graphic

    Volunteer

    Arch Grants

    Economic Empowerment

    Participate as a judge

  • HERBERT HOOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ST LOUIS INC Graphic

    Table of Four vice chair

    HERBERT HOOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ST LOUIS INC

    - Present 1 year 7 months

    Children

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • St. Louis Titan 100

    Titan 100

    A titan is a person of exceptional importance and reputation. Albert Einstein was a titan in the world of science. Shakespeare was a titan of literature and Wayne Gretzky was a titan of hockey.
    The noun titan comes from Greek mythology, in which the Titans were a race of gods. Today, a titan is someone who is reputable, distinguished and preeminent in a certain field.


    The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region…

    A titan is a person of exceptional importance and reputation. Albert Einstein was a titan in the world of science. Shakespeare was a titan of literature and Wayne Gretzky was a titan of hockey.
    The noun titan comes from Greek mythology, in which the Titans were a race of gods. Today, a titan is someone who is reputable, distinguished and preeminent in a certain field.


    The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field.

    The Titan 100 will be recognized at an awards event and will be given the opportunity to connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans. From private events to roundtables, this exclusive private group of Titans will be able to network and grow their professional connections. All Titan 100 designees will be published in the Titan 100 Book, profiled online with individual landing pages and recognized throughout the year in multiple platforms, venues, and organizations.

  • YWCA 2022 Leader of Distinction

    YWCA Metro St. Louis

    While women continue to make great strides in the professional world, they have yet to achieve equal representation in leadership roles. Public recognition of the achievements of YWCA Academy members and the stories of their individual journeys sends a message to women of all ages and races that, despite the inevitable obstacles, success is within reach. The overarching message of YWCA Leader Lunch, as embodied in the achievements of the honorees, is one of talent, persistence, work ethic and…

    While women continue to make great strides in the professional world, they have yet to achieve equal representation in leadership roles. Public recognition of the achievements of YWCA Academy members and the stories of their individual journeys sends a message to women of all ages and races that, despite the inevitable obstacles, success is within reach. The overarching message of YWCA Leader Lunch, as embodied in the achievements of the honorees, is one of talent, persistence, work ethic and sisterhood.

    Nominees are put forward by their peers and are selected by a panel based on their professional achievements and contributions to the community.

  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies

    Inc

  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies

    Inc

  • 2020 Vistage Leadership Award

    Vistage

  • St. Louis' Best Bosses 2018. Fostering Employee Strength and Growth

    St. Louis Small Business Monthly

  • 100 St. Louisans You Should Know

    Small Business Monthly

  • Leaders in Technology

    Small Business Monthly

  • 2014 Most Enhanced

    Landmarks Association of St. Louis

    For 18 years, Landmarks Association of St. Louis has used the Most Enhanced Awards to recognize excellence in the restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of St. Louis' architectural heritage. Award winners are selected based on the difficulty of the project, the capacity of the project to have a transformational effect on the surrounding area, the historical or architectural significance of the building, or on the project's power to inspire. They are also selected with an eye toward…

    For 18 years, Landmarks Association of St. Louis has used the Most Enhanced Awards to recognize excellence in the restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of St. Louis' architectural heritage. Award winners are selected based on the difficulty of the project, the capacity of the project to have a transformational effect on the surrounding area, the historical or architectural significance of the building, or on the project's power to inspire. They are also selected with an eye toward geographic diversity, a diversity of building types and to recognize a variety of development entities. The following is the text of Landmarks' Executive Director Andrew Weil's remarks at the award ceremony, which took place at the Sun Theater, 3627 Grandel Square, on May 22, 2014.

  • 2014 Salute to Business Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

    University of MO - St. Louis

    The annual event spotlights alumni who have accomplish career and personal achievements. Nominations are made to the college by alumni, friends, businesses and organizations throughout the area. A selection committee chooses award recipients for each of the five categories: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Leader.

  • 2014 UMSL Women's Trailblazer Award

    University of Missouri - St. Louis

    The Inaugural Trailblazers event was in 1995 with Mr. Norman Seay as the Director of Equal Opportunity. In celebration of Women’s History Month, women faculty, staff, students and alumnae who were the first to occupy positions traditionally held by men, and/or have worked to forge new pathways for women, and/or have contributed significantly to the University and/or community are recognized at the Trailblazer event. The mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic…

    The Inaugural Trailblazers event was in 1995 with Mr. Norman Seay as the Director of Equal Opportunity. In celebration of Women’s History Month, women faculty, staff, students and alumnae who were the first to occupy positions traditionally held by men, and/or have worked to forge new pathways for women, and/or have contributed significantly to the University and/or community are recognized at the Trailblazer event. The mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women. http://www.umsl.edu/services/oeo/trailblazers.html

  • St. Louis Business Journal Most Influential Business Women

    St. Louis Business Journal

Organizations

  • Together Digital (formally Women in Digital)

    City Champion

    - Present
  • Delta Zeta Sorority

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    - Present
  • Vistage

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  • The Policy Circle

    Circle Leader

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  • Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) St. Louis

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  • Women Entrepreneurs of St. Louis

    Founder

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