Sheila Callaham

Sheila Callaham is the Executive Director and Board Chair of Age Equity Alliance, a global organization dedicated to creating age equity in the workplace.12 As a co-founder of the organization, she leads a team that partners with communities, businesses, and organizations to promote age equity and foster inclusive work environments.2

Professional Background

Sheila has over 30 years of experience in communications and inclusive brand-building across private and public sectors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.1 Her expertise includes:

• Global inclusion and diversity
• Communications strategy and programming
• Coaching and training development
• Public speaking and facilitation

Current Roles

1. Age Equity Alliance: As Executive Director and Board Chair since January 2020, Sheila is responsible for:

   • Customized content creation and delivery
   • Facilitation and speaking engagements
   • Event planning and execution
   • Organizational branding2

2. Forbes Contributor: Since February 2019, Sheila has been writing for Forbes.com's Diversity and Inclusion channel.12 In this role, she:

   • Researches and publishes articles on workplace age, aging, productivity, and the future of work
   • Has written over 150 articles
   • Has generated almost 700,000 pageviews2

Education and Certifications

• BA in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, European Division
• MA in International Studies from Old Dominion University
• Certificates in Management, Organizational Development, and Human Resource Management1

Skills and Strengths

Sheila is known for her:

• Large-scale, goal-driven leadership
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills
• Innovation and process improvement abilities
• Change management capabilities
• Talent development and mentoring skills2

Her top five StrengthsFinder™ traits are Arranger, Maximizer, Focus, Developer, and Activator, which contribute to her effectiveness as a leader and advocate for age equity in the workplace.2