Sharon Brewster is the Director of Community Relations and Marketing at United Way of Greater Plymouth County (UWGPC). Sharon is an energetic brand strategy expert who delivers innovative brands so organizations can follow up on what matters most — their brand promise. In her keynote presentations, she demonstrates how business leaders can use their brand as a tool to power growth. Her background in graphic/web design, developing personal and business/non-profit brands, and psychology position her to scale innovative ideas to their next level.
Business colleagues often describe Sharon as "someone who gives you room to be who you really want to be." Her authenticity, flexible methodologies, and ability to connect and create a space where people can be vulnerable in the ideation process are some of her superpowers. She uses her ability to balance creativity with keen business acumen to help organizations develop a carefully defined brand that builds loyalty and leaves a lasting impression.
Sharon brings significant experience in branding, design, and community/donor engagement through activities and events and behavioral health. Before coming to United Way of Greater Plymouth County, Brewster worked independently as a Brand Strategist and Designer at Brewster Branding, a creative agency specializing in brand development and web design for small businesses and non-profits. Before this Brewster, a Boston native, was the Art Director for United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley (UWMB/MV) for 13 years. Her work at UWMB/MV included: marketing, signage, and event materials for campaigns generating $47 million a year, Community Impact projects, and the Brain Building in Progress statewide campaign. Brewster has also worked in the mental health industry as a Therapist and Administrative Manager for a multi-site Therapy Group.
Using her passion for education, developing young professionals, and supporting women in business, Sharon serves as a Trustee of the Board at her alma mater, Fontbonne Academy. She is an active member of the Omega Eta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. which proudly uplifts and serves the communities of Southeastern, Massachusetts.
Sharon has received several awards and recognition certificates for leadership achievement in business and mentoring including The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Decatur-DeKalb Chapter 2022 Recognition; 2021 National Women's Empowerment Ministry Business Woman of the Year; Fontbonne Academy 2021 Distinguished Alumna Award; and The Education Cooperative 2020 Mentor of the Year.
Sharon earned her Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and her Certificate in Strategies for a Sustainable and Purpose Economy from the Fashion Institute of Technology/The State University of New York. She also completed her Purpose Driven Brands studies there. Sharon has a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College, and a BFA in Graphic Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
When Sharon isn’t changing the world one brand at a time you can find her decorating, and spending time with her family, and their rescue dog, Dakota.
How does Sharon want to change the world?
I want to change the world by creating a space where people with ideas feel safe to be innovative and different.