Sharon Conard-Wells (MEd, ’93) will be honored with a “Women of Achievement” award by the YWCA on November 8 at Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln. Selection is based on YWCA's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Recipients demonstrate exceptional skills as leaders, role models or mentors; break new ground or old barriers; are agents for positive change; and inspire others. Sharon Conrad-Wells has been in community development work for most of her life, professionally and personally. After working as a Computer Systems Analyst and serving as clerk to the Rl Senate Corporations Committee, she became involved with the West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation and has been the Executive Director since 1991. Under her leadership, WEHDC works to keep pace with the industry to become a successful 21st century community development corporation. Sharon has a Master of Education degree from Cambridge College and a fellowship from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She serves on the Board of Directors for Care New England, the Brain Injury Association of Rl, Grow Smart Rl, and The Housing Network of Rl, she is also on the Integra ACO Council, Santander Bank Community Advisory Board and the Rockland Trust New Market Tax Credit Advisory Board. Her passion for empowering others is a gift for all communities.
