Sheila Scarborough

Speaker, Trainer, Writer. Co-founder Tourism Currents (social media workshops & training for tourism, hospitality, & economic development) & the Perceptive Travel Blog.

Sheila Scarborough is a prominent figure in the tourism and social media sectors, best known as the co-founder of Tourism Currents, which she established in 2009. The organization focuses on providing workshops and training in social media marketing specifically tailored for the tourism, hospitality, and economic development industries.1 4

Professional Background

Role: Co-founder of Tourism Currents
Specialization: Tourism, travel, and social media
Experience: Sheila is a seasoned speaker, trainer, and writer. She has contributed to various blogs and publications and is recognized for her expertise in digital destination marketing.2 3

Additional Contributions

Perceptive Travel Blog: Sheila co-founded this award-winning travel blog, where she continues to write.1 5
PanelPicker Evaluator: She serves as an evaluator for SXSW (South by Southwest), a major annual conference.1
Community Involvement: Sheila is active on the Texas Downtown Association Engagement Committee and the Round Rock TX Chamber's Entrepreneurship Council.1

Personal Background

Sheila is also a U.S. Navy veteran and holds the title of Navy Master Training Specialist. Her interests include NHRA drag racing, which she appreciates for its competitive nature.1

For more insights into her work and contributions, you can find her on LinkedIn under the username sheilascarborough.