“I had the privilege of reporting to Ali during my second year at Salesforce. Under her leadership, I exceeded quota for the first time, and the best practices I developed while on her team have remained foundational to my success. In the years since, I’ve earned multiple promotions and consistently ranked among top performers; largely thanks to the sales rigor and customer-centric approach Ali instilled in me.
As a leader, Ali took the time to truly get to know me - not just as an AE, but as a person. She understood what motivated me, how I processed feedback, and how to coach me in a way that unlocked my full potential. Her mentorship played a direct role in my promotion to Enterprise at the end of our year together.
Beyond her direct team, Ali consistently goes above and beyond for the broader organization. She’s a trusted voice, a connector of people and ideas, and someone I’ve continued to seek out for her career advice years later. Her impact on my career has been lasting and deeply appreciated, and I can confidently say any team would be luck to have her. “
- Danielle Cocilova, AE, HLS, Salesforce
“The time I spent working under Ali Shepherd was nothing short of career changing.
Ali’s infectious positivity, tenacity, and strategic thinking have proven to have a lasting impact on all business partners she crosses paths with.
I have always admired, and strived to model in my own business, Ali’s ability to galvanize her team/organization to help them achieve their very best, no matter the circumstance (economic headwinds, shifts in consumer landscape, etc).
On a personal level, the working relationship I have built with Ali has been the most impactful of my career as an individual contributor and now sales leader.”
-Sean Belt, Regional VP, FINS, Salesforce
“There are many leaders, but few inspire a culture people genuinely want to be a part of. Ali Shepherd is one of the best leaders I’ve worked with; she consistently creates a loyal following and a clear path to success.
Ali leads authentically, putting people first with compassion. She elevates her entire team by clearly communicating consistent expectations. Any organization looking to strengthen its leadership would benefit greatly from brining Ali Shepherd on board as a leader of leaders.”
-Mark Baxter, Regional VP, Non Profit, Salesforce
Direct Reports
“Every leader that manages leaders needs that one direct that you go to often and say “what do you think?” Ali is that person. She’s a leader people would fight to work for and with. Rare combination of a great operator and an empathetic connector. “
-Matthew Schommer, Area VP, Salesforce
Leaders
Business Partners
“Working with Ali Shepherd was an incredible experience. During our time at Salesforce, Ali was the AVP of Sales for Marketing Cloud within Healthcare and Life Sciences and I led the Solution Engineering organization. We partnered seamlessly across sales enablement, pipeline generation, and deal execution.
One of Ali’s standout strengths was her ability to quickly identify areas of the business that needed attention, develop a clear plan for improvement and execute with precision all while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
She welcomed feedback, championed team selling, and consistently invested in her own growth, including working with a sales coach. Her leadership brought clarity, focus, and results, making our partnership both productive and rewarding.”
-Chrissy Callahan, Senior Manager Solution Engineering, Snowflake