Dr. Fred is an exceptional facilitator whose expertise consistently elevates every session she leads. She approaches each engagement with meticulous preparation, ensuring that every interaction with industry leaders is purposeful and productive. Her ability to clearly articulate session objectives and keep participants focused and engaged is unmatched.— Reese Fortin, District HS&E Manager for Sundt Construction
What truly sets Dr. Fred apart is the remarkable depth of her intelligence, seamlessly blended with practical, boots-on-the-ground experience. This combination allows her to forge authentic connections with teams and bring real-world relevance to strategic discussions.
The value she delivers in every meeting is immeasurable. Dr. Fred doesn’t just facilitate—she transforms conversations into outcomes and teams into high-performing collaborators.
I have had the pleasure of working with Professor Fred Sherratt for several years through the Construction Safety and Research Alliance. Fred brings a refreshing and pragmatic perspective to both research and collaboration. Her ability to translate complex academic concepts into practical insights has been invaluable—not only to our discussions, but also to the professional development of the team members I had assigned to her projects. Fred’s presentations and publications are consistently clear, concise, and grounded in real-world experience. Her strong connection to the frontline workforce allows her to bridge the gap between research and field application effectively. She serves as an outstanding role model—not only for her academic teams but also for emerging safety professionals looking to make a tangible impact in the industry.— Paul Leonard, SinoCelt LLC
I worked with Fred via her affiliation with the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) and was always impressed by her ability to fuse her academic background in social science with her practical experience in construction. Add to this her deep passion for worker safety, and Fred is a potent force of good for construction safety.— Brad MacLean, SVP Safety & Org. Effectiveness, Wolfcreek Group
I met Fred a little over four years ago, since then I have worked with her on several research projects, including co-authoring a research road map and peer reviewed paper focused on Work Zone safety. During these projects I have seen firsthand her unique skills in facilitating meetings, capturing audiences, and connecting with people from all walks of life. These skills are not easily found, but couple that with her extensive research and construction experience and what you come up with is something truly special. I look forward to working with her in this new role.— Luke Bowley, Manager, Field Safety, Eversource Energy
Fred’s background coming from the construction trades and truly “operationalizing safety” shines through in her facilitation and adult learning and education skills. While academia serves a key role in research and development and Fred has certainly done her part in contributing to that, there can be quite a bit to boil down and figure out what truly works for your organization. Fred has stellar knack in being able to help deliver and talk through these elements in a clear and concise manner while keeping her audience engaged and gaining common ground and understanding as I have experienced firsthand working with Fred on a couple of endeavors. I’ve always appreciated Fred’s perspective and ability to work cohesively with diverse groups. I would recommend soliciting Fred’s services for anyone venturing down this avenue in progressing all things EHS.— Matt Carlquist, Director, Health and Safety