About Us

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The journey of Strategic Partnerships International, LLC (SPI) began with a simple conviction: Every organization deserves a partner who understands both the complexities and the purpose behind their vision. SPI has proudly stood at the intersection of strategy, education, and inclusion - championing programs that create lasting impact. 

SPI's founder brings together a team of professionals with deep expertise in conference management, leadership development, and organizational consulting. We have continuously responded to the evolving needs of the organizations, building a reputation for excellence and authenticity. 

We are a Certified SBA Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) we are committed every project, every training, and every partnership we form. We understand that elevating programs and events together challenges are never one-size-fits-all, so we listen, invest, and act with intention - ensuring every program, event, or training becomes a catalyst for real progress.

Our Mission

To help organizations and the people within them grow with purpose, bring people together, and transform lives through strategic programs, meaningful experiences, and thoughtful leadership support.

Our Vision

To be a trusted strategic partner known for elevating organizations through high-impact convenings, learning innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative service.

Our Team

We have a team of experienced professionals and partnerships who are experts in their respective fields. They work together to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.

Sheryl J. Brannon, Chief Executive Officer, is a Learning, Program, and Professional Development Executive and Fractional Convenings, Conference, Event & Training Strategist and led multi-million-dollar portfolios, program management, small to large scale conferences, virtual event and training and webinar programs across various industries. Sheryl brings a blend of strategic clarity, operational discipline, and an approachable, collaborative leadership style.

She is passionate about creating environments where people grow, organizations evolve, and teams feel equipped to deliver meaningful results. At the core of her work is a simple philosophy: help people and organizations GROW WITH PURPOSE, BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, and TRANSFORM LIVES. She believes learning should be continuous, accessible, and embedded into culture and not treated as a one-time event.

Paying It Forward
With Workforce Development experience, she is dedicated to supporting the next chapter of emerging professionals. Serving as an Adjunct Professor at Howard Community College and Trinity Washington University has been especially rewarding, allowed Sheryl to guide students in navigating their career paths, enhancing their professional development, and preparing them to become exceptional diverse leaders.

Outside of Work
Outside of work, she recharges through creative mandala coloring, extensive library reading, traveling, collecting crystals that inspire calm, focus, and creativity.