Stacey Shepard,
PMP
President,
Shepard Global Strategies, LLC
BIO
In an era of rising complexity and digital risk, STACEY SHEPARD, PMP, is helping redefine how the built environment responds to disruption. As president of Shepard Global Strategies, she advises global corporations and public sector organizations on cyber-physical security, infrastructure resilience and intelligent asset management, ensuring operational continuity and strategic growth.
With three decades of experience across corporate, political and policy spheres, Stacey has shaped high-impact strategies at the intersection of technology, defense and infrastructure. Her leadership roles at Jacobs Solutions and CBRE, along with her work on Capitol Hill and in national security circles, give her a rare ability to align regulatory, funding and market forces with built environment priorities.
A global advocate for cyber resilience in FM, Stacey serves on the advisory board of Building Cyber Security and spearheaded its strategic partnership with IFMA, advancing education and workforce development worldwide. Through this alliance, Stacey has enabled professional development training, delivered presentations and podcasts and written articles to help raise FM awareness and promote cyber safety action plans. Her influence continues to elevate facility management as a vital, future-focused discipline on the global stage.
MEDIA LINKS
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Publications:
Ted Ritter is joined by Stacey Shepard, the president of Shepard Global Strategies and advisory board member for building cybersecurity, as well as Mark T. Hofmann, a crime and intelligence analyst and business psychologist. Together, they debunk the media's portrayal of hackers and stress the importance of building awareness and training across all levels of an organization to prevent cyber incidents. Through compelling real life case studies, they delve into effective strategies such as cyber assessments and other proactive measures, underlining the urgent need for readiness and education within facility management to confront the escalating complexity of cyber risks.
The traditional model for designing meeting rooms is obsolete. These spaces are often sterile, impersonal and ill-suited for the needs of today’s diverse workforce. HOK's Gather team—Olivia Danielson-Veed, Kristina Kamenar, Caleb Salomons, Kay Sargent, Caitlin Turner and Ilma Wasty—describe how to transform gathering spaces into high-functioning, purpose-driven collaboration spaces.
HOK’s Kay Sargent and Betsy Graham describe the ongoing transition from generic cubicles to agile, collaborative spaces.
Discover how thoughtful workspace design can elevate employee engagement and productivity. This blog outlines practical strategies—like incorporating movement-friendly layouts, ergonomic furniture and personalized lighting—to create environments where employees feel empowered and connected.
HOK workplace and practice leaders have dedicated eight years to understanding neurodiversity and cognitive well-being, striving for inclusivity in the designed environment. Leveraging their insights, this recent research in HOK west coast offices aims to bridge the gap between neurotypical and neurodivergent sensitivities, paving the way for future design practices that prioritize the comfort and well-being of all individuals.
A new study by HOK, Advanced Research Clusters (ARC) and the University of the West of Scotland found that scientific researchers are more neurodivergent than the general population, necessitating more inclusive and thoughtful laboratory design.
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