Karli Sherman

Karli Sherman is an internationally renowned speaker, leadership coach, emcee, and pageant coach, and the founder of Karli Sherman Productions. With a passion for empowering individuals and organizations, Karli specializes in women’s professional development, helping companies, campuses, and individuals “level up” through high-energy keynotes, intensive coaching, and developmental workshops. Her strengths-based approach equips teams and professionals to work better, recruit better, communicate better, and cultivate meaningful human connections.

A south Louisiana native based in Lafayette, Karli brings more than 20 years of experience in pageantry, including national and international titles such as Ms. USA and Ms. World Universal. Her work emphasizes excellence, authenticity, and courage, guiding clients to develop confidence, enhance leadership skills, and achieve their personal and professional best.

Karli is also a dedicated educator and mentor. She has served as Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and in leadership roles at the University of West Florida and Florida State University. Through these roles, she has designed and led programs on leadership, conflict management, public speaking, and professional development, impacting thousands of students and young professionals.

An active volunteer, Karli gives back to her community through organizations such as Lafayette Community Fridge, United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Junior League of Lafayette. She is recognized as one of Acadiana’s Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals, a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Louisiana, and a Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee.

Beyond her professional and volunteer work, Karli is a certified small business owner, a foster dog mom, and a part-time Etsy shop owner. She is a passionate advocate for adoption and uses her platform to inspire others to lead with boldness, curiosity, and integrity. Whether coaching, speaking, or mentoring, Karli’s ultimate goal is to help professionals—especially women—think better, work better, connect better, and become their most excellent selves.

• University of Louisiana at Lafayette - BA
• Florida State University - MS

• Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII)
• Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA)
• National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
• Pensacola and Lafayette Leagues
• The 705 Young Professionals Organization
• Lafayette Women’s Chamber of Commerce
• Krewe of Carnivale En Rio
• Phired Up Productions