Sharonda has a background in Youth Development and Program management and evaluation. She is originally from Texas and spent 7 years in Chicago finishing up her bachelors and earning her Masters in Educational Psychology.

Sharonda is passionate about creating and managing spaces that allows marginalized youth to thrive and explore the world through safe risk taking. She is most at ease when working within a passionate team of collaborators and creatives. She enjoys being in nature and exploring who she is with books, music, and food.