Sharon Lyle

Sharon Lyle is the founder and president of Ensemble, an experiential design and event production studio based in Dallas, Texas.12 With a passion for event planning and live production, Sharon established Ensemble to work with clients in building programs, experiences, and activations that effectively tell the stories of their missions in memorable ways.1

Career Background

Before founding Ensemble, Sharon's career path included:

• Starting as a fundraiser in San Antonio, Texas
• Obtaining an MBA from UT Austin
• Working at a brand/marketing agency called Arrow in Austin
• Co-founding and running TEDxSMU and TEDxKids @SMU from 2009 to 2012
• Co-founding Public City, a community engagement firm, which she co-led from 2013 to 201712

Professional Approach

Sharon is known for:

• Thriving on the excitement of live production
• Being a content curator, platform builder, and connector
• Having a knack for spontaneous fun and wit
• Focusing on collaboration, team-building, community, and creativity12

Current Involvements

In addition to her role at Ensemble, Sharon:

• Serves on the boards of the Trust for Public Land North Texas, Housing Forward, and the Dallas Arboretum
• Is a member of the Dallas Assembly1

Sharon is described as being "bullish on Dallas," which serves as her home base, and she continues to work on projects that have meaningful impacts on the people they serve.12