Sylvia L. Sharps
BIO:
Minister of the Gospel (Licensed & Ordained 1998)
Grant Writer/Manager (31 years)
State of Florida Insurance Adjuster, All Lines
Worthy Matron, Dixie Bell 116, Order of Eastern Stars, Belle Glade
Lifelong Registered Democrat but Dedicated to Living a Life of Service for Everyone
Employment Arenas:
• State, Municipal & Federal Government
• Non-Profits/Schools
• Congressional Aide/Outreach Coordinator
Education:
• Tampa College – BA-Business Education
Political Activities:
• Candidate for the PBC Commission in 2018 & 2022 in Districts 2 & 6.
• Member of the DEC Education Committee (December 2020 to present).
• Worked on campaigns for President, Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Florida House & Florida Senate
• Chaired the Get Out the Vote, Ride to the Polls for 2022 elections, knocked on doors, held community meetings, called, texted, and performed other campaign activities.
• I have been and am a member of the West Palm Beach, Western Communities, Mid County and Hispanic Democratic Clubs.
• Current member of the 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
Public Service / Community:
• Founder/CEO of non-profit Worldwide Community Alliance, Inc. providing assistance for senior citizens, domestic violence victims/families & youth
• 30-year volunteer counselor for youth and domestic violence victims
• Minister of the Gospel
• National Motivation Speaker
• Author
• Organizer & Emcee for community events
Hobbies:
• Reading, writing, collecting hot wheels, comic books & vintage glass
• Cooking for and feeding those in need
