Sharon Foster

Sharon Foster has a diverse background in strategic communications and public affairs. Sharon currently works at FedWriters as a Strategic Communications specialist for the Army National Guard Center. Prior to this, Sharon worked at Applied Development LLC, where they provided strategic consultation-based services to the Army National Guard client and developed communication plans and materials. Before that, Sharon worked at Garud Technology Services Inc. as a Communications Manager for the Customs and Border Protection agency, where they managed communication between CBP and stakeholders and provided strategic and operational support in public affairs. Sharon also has experience as a Communications Manager for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security at Irving Burton Associates, where they managed marketing and communications content for the Defense Health Services Systems Program. Additionally, they worked as a Public Affairs Specialist at Axiom Resource Management, Inc., where they wrote articles and edited news releases for TRICARE and established partnerships with military community organizations. Sharon's early career included roles as a Content Manager for the Department of Defense's Community Relations website and as a freelance writer/communications consultant, where they wrote feature articles for various publications and provided communication consulting services for organizations such as Ford Motor Company and FEMA. Overall, Sharon has a strong background in strategic communications, public affairs, and content management across various sectors.

Sharon Foster has an extensive education history that includes a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from American University, which they obtained from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they earned a Specialist Certificate in Publications Management from The George Washington University, attending from 1997 to 1998. Their undergraduate education was completed at Norfolk State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from 1989 to 1993.