speaking.
Sharing ideas that move teams, brands, and industries forward
selected engagements
I speak on the evolving role of design in shaping customer experiences, cultivating high-performing creative teams, and driving innovation at the intersection of design, research, AI, and technology. My talks are designed to inspire action, spark new thinking, and connect ideas across disciplines.
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How Adobe is shaping the future of creativity with AI
Fireside chat with Jason Druss of Adobe to discuss perspectives on AI in design and the business implications of AI tools. A Philly Ad Club event, Audacy Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA.
February 2025
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AI inside + out
The O3 team + I had the privilege of being one of six companies invited to present at ADPList’s inaugural AI Summit, joining industry leaders like Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, and Smashing Magazine. We shared our expertise on integrating AI into products and processes.
December 2024
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1682: The business of innovation conference
Served as moderator for a panel discussion on building smarter products: Leveraging AI for meaningful digital experiences
October 2024
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AI+ you = BFFs in delivering experiences
Keynote speaker at ADPList Superconference, presenting on the opportunities for designers to make AI their BFF.
September 2024
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The future of presentation design with Figma
After my team + I alpha tested the Figma Slides product, I was invited to share my perspective on the new tool in a video that aired at the 2024 Config conference.
May 2024
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Informed design
Closing speaker for the ISDA Women in Design Deep Drive conference. Discussion and activities focused on the opportunity for research to inform design across disciplines, covering everything from discovery through ideation.
June 2024
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From hurdles to high-performing teams
Keynote speaker at ADPList Superconference, moderated panel discussion focused on high-performing teams, collaboration, and career pathing
September 2023
Embrace AI as your best friend in design—it’s got your back for the tedious bits, is always up for a creative jam session, and is ready to help you shine!
— Christine Sheller, AI + You = BFFs in delivering exceptional experiences, ADPList BeMore Conference
additional speaking
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Featured guest for global UX podcast
July 2023 -
One Designer, One Work
Featured speaker
June 2022 -
Guest reviewer for final portfolio presentations
May 2023 -
Host for the roundtable event: Inspired by the indirect: Stories from leaders who paved their own paths
October 2022 -
Guest lecturer focused on career trajectories + UX best practices
October 2022 -
Judge for Financial Wellness Hackathon
March 2022 -
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Participant in B2B branding panel
May 2021 -
Global user experience conference co-chair
October 2020 -
Innovation roundtable host for asset management conference
October 2020 -
Judge for senior thesis portfolio projects
June 2020 -
One-on-one podcast with creatives in the Philadelphia Community
May 2020
June 2018 -
Guest lecturer: understanding design thinking: how companies use design as a strategy
Temple University, Penn State University, and West Chester University
February–April 2020 -
Guest lecturer and breakout discussion leader for the mentoring session of the A + BC Designing Leadership program
October 2018Design Thinking facilitation with innovation event attendees
October 2017 -
Workshop lead: how to engage your local in-house design community
June 2018
Presenter: Start small + start free: how to engage your in-house design community
June 2016 -
Panel conversation + case studies around a new approach for evaluating design
February 2018 -
Panel discussion + moderated conversation with other Philadelphia design leaders, sharing why design makes us happy
June 2017 -
Panel discussion + moderated conversation on the value that printers can bring to designers
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Beyond the Creative conference
Inspiration story: how designers might find opportunity in unexpected places
March + October, 2016
