Sarah Krasley studies how people, organizations, and communities change under pressure. Her work helps people make sense of disruption, align around a shared future, and move from uncertainty to meaningful action.
As the Founder of Shimmy, a Visiting Fellow at Cornell University's ILR School, and an independent advisor, Sarah bridges research and real-world application.
Over the past decade, her work has helped thousands of workers, employers, and communities navigate change. Through digital learning programs, organizational transformation initiatives, applied research, and strategic facilitation, she has supported efforts ranging from workforce modernization and industrial sustainability to AI adoption, climate adaptation, and community resilience.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and advisor, Sarah works at the intersection of people, technology, and systems change, helping organizations translate uncertainty into practical action.
Work
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Shimmy
Shimmy is the industrial ed tech company I founded to expand the reach of technical training and make sure workers are not left behind by automation.
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Cornell ILR School
I am currently a Visiting Fellow at the Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
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Bug Soup
Bug Soup is my Substack where I write about the messy middle of transitions — both personal and professional.
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Apparel Automation Pulse
A research project to predict the rate of change in automation in the textile and apparel sector.
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X Swimwear
An AI-enabled custom swimwear line I developed in 2015. It ultimately failed, but wow did I learn a lot.
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Eco Materials Advisor
A CAD plug-in I created at Autodesk that helped industrial designers and mechanical engineers explore materials with less downstream environmental impact like carbon footprints, water footprints, and the cost implications. My first piece of software!
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Climate Adaptation Case Studies
A series of in-depth case studies I authored on practical, cost-effective ways factories are responding to heat stress.
Explore
Reading Rooms
Reading Rooms are structured reading groups I run with social impact practitioners.
Currently, I am running a Reading Room about Just Transitions that starts at the end of February, 2026. Apply to join via the link below.
Shimmy
If you came here looking for Shimmy, the industrial ed tech company I run, click the logo here and be transported to the website.
Get in touch
Curious about working together? Reach out—I’d love to hear from you.