Jackie Sharp
CEO
- Sharper Focus Consulting, LLC
Professional Information
Jackie
Sharp
CEO
Sharper Focus Consulting, LLC
Education, Honors & Awards
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
(1979)
Mississippi State University
Masters of Education (ME.d)
(1980)
Governors State University
Masters of Social Work (MSW)
(2003)
Honorary doctorate in Humanity award in 2018, Georgia Doty Comprehensive Health Foundation Pioneer award, The Charms, Inc. Charm of the Year award (COTY), National Women Veterans United Volunteer award, Women of Excellence award from the Chicago Defender newspaper, Metropolitan Chicago Area and Outstanding Outreach to children, youth and caregivers from St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church, Black Executive Shepherds award , Michelle Obama Humanitarian Empowerment award
Readers are Leaders award from the University of Illinois Extension Urban Leadership Center,
receive an award as an Expert Member on Adoption and Permanency Planning from the Department of Children and Family Services 2004-2010 and on
March 28th, 2019, I will be honored with the Mary McLeod Bethune Women Making History award by the National Council of Negro Women-Midwest Section
Personal Information
United States
Illinois
Dolton
I am a member of Chicago Chapter of Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Chicago Chapter of Black Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, International Association of Women, United Women Veterans Organization
Gardening
Decorating
Sewing
Reading
I am from a large and close knit family. We were raised by two great parents who provided lots of love and structure to us. They also showed us what humility is and taught us how to be compassionate and help those who are less fortunate.
I have over thirty nine years of working in the fields of human services and twelve years of operating my own private business. My areas of expertise are working with the mentally ill, both youth and adults, children who have been abused and or neglected, pregnant and parenting teen moms and their babies, women veterans as well as the homeless population (men, women and children).
More than 25 years
Leadership and Management, Organizational, Professional, Team Building, Analytical, Communication, Time Management, Public Speaking, Team Player
As the CEO of a Non-profit Social Service Agency and President of Sharper Focus Consulting, LLC, Jackie Sharp has years of experience working in the field of mental health as a therapist and supervisor. In 1990, she shifted her focus to the most vulnerable population, children in foster care. Her positions included Manager of Licensing and Recruitment of foster homes, Placement Supervisor for youth in care, and Vice President of Administrative and Behavioral Health.
From 1999 to 2008, Jackie held mid-management positions such as Quality Assurance Director, Child Welfare Administrator and Deputy Executive Director at Lakeside Community Committee (LCC). In 2008, she became the Chief Executive Officer of LCC, a non- profit social service agency. The mission of LCC is to enhance the quality of life for children and families by inspiring hope, empowerment and growth within all whom they serve. Services are provided for abused and neglected children, their families, pregnant and parenting teen moms and their babies, foster parents and relative caregivers.
Since 2004, Jackie has been an Adjunct Professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois teaching a variety of human services administration classes. She is also a Peer Reviewer for the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA). This organization ensures that private and non-profit organizations maintain high standards in the social service fields. She has received many awards for her services to children, families, and communities and received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities from United Graduate College and Seminary International in October 2018.
In 2018, Jackie launched her consulting company, Sharper Focus Consulting, LLC. Sharper Focus Consulting, LLC provides consultation services to small and medium-sized companies.
When not engaged with work, Jackie enjoys gardening, decorating, sewing, reading and playing with her dog, Chloe
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Fast Company, INC., Entrepreneur, Wired, Forbes, Money Magazine, Crane
Executive Coaching
Working with children and families
Conflict Resolution
Board Development/Strategic Planning