Sharon Robinson, President

Active in landuse development, Ms. Robinson chaired the DC Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee and worked on initiatives to increase public private partnerships.  While serving as a trustee with the National Minority Business Coalition, Ms. Robinson helped the organization put on a seminal business opportunity fair to encourage prime and subcontractor relationship development.  Further, she worked with the District’s Office of Contracts and Procurement and the DC Council in shaping policies, which promote local small business development.  A certified public relations counselor, Ms. Robinson served as trustee of Greater Leadership Washington and headed the organization’s communications committee.

The Greater Washington Urban League recognized Ms. Robinson for her work in founding Washington’s Black and Jewish Women’s Dialogue, an organization dedicated to improving relationships between these historic allies.  She received the DC Public School Volunteer Award for her work in mentoring students.  Her continued interest in ethical work practices, prompted her to produce  “Unveiling the Soul of Leadership” with the Greater Leadership Washington and the Newseum, which aired on the local PBS affiliate.  She is a trustee with Washington Parks and People and the Lincoln Theatre and provides pro bono services to nonprofits dealing with healthcare disparity.   

Ms. Robinson has a master’s degree in education, is a certified yoga instructor and an APR, a certified public relations professional.