About Us
The future of work is finally here. This is how we've prepared for it.
Our Story
Future of SEL is a grassroots company that uniquely serves as its own proof-of-concept.
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Founder and CEO Future Cain brought her vision to life by doing what she does best: connecting with and caring for the well-being of other people.
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The company emerged through the reciprocal encouragement, collaboration, and dedication of a highly diverse team of volunteers who shared its vision for the future.
We saw Future of SEL as a yet-untapped opportunity to address an area of Workforce Development that companies have neglected for far too long and the consequences are catching up.
All of us had previously endured the draining experience of working for employers who've failed to invest in Social and Emotional Leadership as a critical part of Workforce Development.
So we built this company - because we need it and we know you do, too.
Our Founder & CEO
Future Cain, Founder and CEO of Future of SEL, leads with a vision that serves as the North Star for our mission. Like Polaris, Future's company acts as a dependable guide for navigating Social and Emotional Leadership (SEL) and Workplace and Employee Wellness.
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With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit organizations, the private behavioral sector, early childhood education, K-12 schools, higher education, and business, Future has developed a dynamic and versatile approach to leadership. She holds a Master of Arts in Multi-Categorical Special Education, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Administration and Curriculum and Instruction Licenses.​
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Most recently, she served as the Statewide Project Coordinator for trauma-informed social and emotional learning and comprehensive school mental health systems in Wisconsin, leading coaches to help districts build sustainable internal systems.
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A published writer and international speaker, Future’s written work has focused on social emotional intelligence, leadership, wellness, and belonging. She has been featured in Spectrum News, Forbes, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review for her wellness and leadership work.
Future partners with organizations such as LinkedIn, NANOG, Saint Joseph University, Reebok, Blinkist, CDC, Forever 21, Kimpton EPIC Hotels, Department of Education, and Mental Health America to elevate human potential through social emotional intelligence, leadership, and wellness.
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This visionary change maker is also certified cultural facilitator and assessor and serves as an Ombud, specializing in fostering trust, resolving conflicts, and creating psychologically safe environments—key priorities for leaders navigating today’s complex challenges.
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As a devoted mother of two and passionate mental health advocate, Future exemplifies the power of self-awareness as the cornerstone of transformative leadership, holistic wellness, and uplifting humanity. Guided by her empowering mantra, "Fill your bucket with joy"™, she inspires individuals to lead boldly, live intentionally, and embrace a boundless capacity for love and impact.
Our Team
If our team were insects, we'd be nature's sweetest bunch of bees. We embrace the art of hive-mindedness as we work both individually and collaboratively to achieve the greater goals of our collective.
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Our "colony" of contributors comes from around the globe and reflects a harmonic blend of ethnicity, neurodiversity, gender, age, perspective, personality, skills, experiences - you name it.
It isn't in our differences alone that lead to awesome teamwork and outstanding outcomes. It's the mutual respect we afford one another and the awareness we have of our personal "blind spots" that keep us receptive to change and innovation.
By upholding progressive values, like diversity, equity, and inclusion, we exemplify the type of workforce we aim to help our customers create.
The future of work is here. It's imperative that companies invest in programs that ensure remote employees can work effectively as both asynchronous contributors and as a synchronized team.
Your business and your employees' health depend on it.
