Profiles of African Americans at EPA: Sharon Hilliard
Profiles of African Americans at EPA
Sharon Hilliard, Human Resources Specialist (IT)
Office of Mission Support
Washington, DC
Where were you born?
Washington, DC.
What brought you to EPA?
I initially came to EPA in 2005 to serve as a PeopleSoft technical contractor on a project to migrate the EPA payroll system to a federal third-party payroll service.
What type of work do you do at EPA?
As the Program Manager and Contract Officer Representative, I oversee and lead the Interpreter Service program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. I also serve as the COR for the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Service at the Office of Inclusive Excellence within the Inclusion, Policy, Accountability, and Communication Division.
My professional journey is marked by my diverse experience and the breadth of responsibilities. I have made significantly contributed to the Office of Human Resource, Diversity, Outreach, Employee Services, and the Information Technology Divisions. My oversight of the PeopleSoft Technical Project Management consultants and coordination of Datamart training for EPA employees is a testament to her versatility and capability.
What is your highest level of education? What was your major?
MBA and a B.S. in Chemistry and Biology and earned a Certificate of Mastery in Diversity and Inclusion.
What message would you like to send other Black/African Americans who are considering college or a career in environmental protection?
Increasing your awareness and knowledge of environmental protection can be a rewarding experience. An education, joining a professional environmental organization, and identifying a mentor with experience in a similar field of interest can serve as your education and professional building block of experience. It can lead to various career paths that allow you to make a positive difference in people's lives. Through fields such as sciences, engineering, public health, economics, and law, you can protect the environment and have a life-changing experience for all.