MEET
SYLVIA SHARPS
PROFESSIONAL
Minister of the Gospel (Licensed & Ordained 1998)
Grant Writer/Manager (31 years)
State of Florida Insurance Adjuster, All Lines
Currently: 2nd Grand Associate Matron, The Royal Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star State of Florida
Past Worthy Matron, Dixie Bell 116, Order of Eastern Stars, Belle Glade
Dedicated to Living a Life of Service for Everyone
AFFILIATIONS
Current member of Dixie Bell #116 under the protection of Okeechobee Lodge 54, MWPHGL AF & AM, Orlando, Florida, PBC State Attorney Office Advisory Board, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, National & local NAACP, Northside Kiwanis, Former appointee of the State of Florida Board Family & Marriage Support Initiatives, Ruth’s List, Sierra Club, Audit Committee for the Port of Palm Beach and District 20, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Advisory Board, National Womens Association
HOBBIES
Reading, writing, collecting hot wheels, comic books & vintage glass
Cooking for and feeding those in need
EDUCATION
Tampa College – BA-Business Education
EXPERIENCE IN THE POLITICAL ARENA
Candidate for the PBC Commission 2018 & 2022
Member of the DEC Education Committee (December 2020 to present).
Worked on campaigns for President, Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Florida House & Senate
Chaired the Get Out the Vote, Ride to the Polls for knocked on doors held community meetings, called, texted, and performed other campaign activities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Founder/CEO of non-profit Worldwide Community Alliance, Inc. providing assistance for senior citizens, domestic violence victims/ families & youth and relocation of domestic violence victims
30-year volunteer counselor for youth and domestic violence victims
Minister of the Gospel
National Motivation Speaker
Author
Organizer & Emcee for community events
Business owner