A high-performing executive and collaborative problem solver with over three decades of expertise in building, evolving, and optimizing organizational processes and measurement. She is a strong strategic, analytical, and solutions-oriented creative thinker with a track record of meaningful results.
Sharon is a motivating and engaging speaker, lecturer, and advocate on race and gender equity.
Her career started with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) addressing civil rights. There she met the iconic activist Rosa Parks, who helped to shape her social justice path.
Executive Leader
2025 | A Year In Review
In 2025, I intentionally returned to the foundation of my leadership identity: collaborative problem solving at the intersection of dialogue, governance, and community impact. I leveraged dialogue not only as a method of engagement, but as a strategic tool for organizational resilience, civic leadership, and systems change.
Racism is a Public Health Crisis:
The Anti-Racism Wheel
Ms. Shelton created the anti-racism wheel as an effort to highlight ways to eliminate racism. Defining racial inequities and the equity initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic was essential to continue highlighting the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
Key Skills
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Visionary leader setting clear goals and resources to succeed.
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Exceptional communications and coalition building, leveraging trusting relations across funders for sustainability.
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Innovative strategy to inspire talent resulting in an increased impact of service delivery and organizational health.
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Integrate mission into organization for optimum social impact.
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Establish inclusion and belonging processes, prioritize equity in all aspects of the organization. Amplify mentoring relationships at all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of belonging, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
