Sheila’s extensive state and local government and nonprofit expertise allows her to manage complex projects while maintaining efficient control of financial and human resources. With over 25 years of leadership experience, she is skilled in program development and management, executive searches, change management, strategic planning, organizational review, project implementation, regulatory compliance, leadership coaching, communications, and organizational transition.

Throughout her career, Sheila has managed various local government departments including finance, budget, strategic planning, transportation, police, fire, recreation, health, information technology, emergency management, water and sewer utilities, social services, human resources, economic development, and public information. She has also been appointed by two Virginia governors to lead two state agencies. Through various executive and senior level positions, she has managed more than 4,000 employees and budgets exceeding $1 billion.