Sharmaine Jackson, Ph.D., JD

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University of Colorado Boulder
Director of Strategic Engagement

Sharmaine Jackson is a social scientist and lawyer who serves as the Strategic Engagement Director for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). 

With more than 15 years of experience spanning law, education, research, and executive strategy, Sharmaine brings a multidisciplinary lens to institutional change. Her background in legal analysis and the social sciences equips her to navigate complexity, shape policy-informed strategies, and align mission-driven goals with measurable outcomes. 

Throughout her career, Sharmaine has advanced organizational effectiveness through research-based strategy, systems design, and cross-functional collaboration. She leads large-scale initiatives that strengthen capacity, cultivate leadership, and drive sustainable impact.

Grounded in research and practice, Sharmaine’s approach emphasizes adaptability, accountability, and innovation to help organizations respond to emerging challenges and design for long-term success.



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