Sharon Dalmage
Sharon Dalmage is a higher education professional with over 15 years of leadership experience in the California Community College system. She currently serves as Dean of Academic Affairs, with an unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of students through access to higher education. As a first-generation college graduate her journey of triumph fuels her passion to prioritize serving underrepresented and disadvantaged communities. As an innovative leader she successfully works with the homeless community, justice-impacted adults and youth, and other marginalized students to open doors to higher education and rewarding careers. Sharon attributes her personal success to the mentors who encouraged her to persist. Her passion now includes providing mentorship to numerous college students to serve as a navigator and support agent.
Sharon was born in Río Abajo, Panama and earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from University of California, Riverside, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and is an Ed.D candidate at Pepperdine University.