Cheryl Thompson

• TEDx Speaker — “Competition Breeds Excellence,” TEDx Windsor, 2019 • AI Learning Lab Facilitator — 16-session series in 2026, serving hundreds of professionals across industries • Corporate Workshop Leader — AI adoption sessions for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and workforce development organizations • Webinar & Panel Speaker — Featured speaker on AI risk, innovation, and the human side of AI adoption with Culture Shift Team and partner organizations • Industry Experience — 40+ years in automotive (Ford Motor Company, American Axle & Manufacturing, cross-industry consulting) • Hands-On AI Practitioner — 1,200+ hours learning and building with AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Lovable LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-thompson