Mary E. Shea, PhD

Futurist | Former Forrester Analyst | Keynote Speaker

Mary E. Shea, PhD, is a futurist, former Forrester analyst, and technology operator focused on one central question: how do humans lead and perform in an AI-first world?

As Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Meerkat, Mary is helping define the emerging AI Teammate category, moving AI beyond tools and automation toward true collaboration inside modern workflows. Through Meerkat’s thought leadership platform, The Ways We Work, she explores how leaders can design organizations where humans and AI work together with clarity, judgment, and purpose.

With a career spanning research, executive leadership, and global keynote stages, Mary brings a rare perspective on how markets shift and how leaders must evolve with them. At Yardstick Innovation Institute, she will challenge attendees to rethink performance, resilience, and decision-making as AI becomes a core member of the team.