Dr. Sharon Salvador, DBA, MBA

Dr. Sharon Salvador, DBA, MBA, is a seasoned executive strategist, business consultant, and organizational effectiveness expert with more than 27 years of experience in professional services, business development, strategic planning, and program management. As Principal Consultant of Sharon Salvador Inc. and Executive Director of the Council for Trade and Investment Promotion, she works with organizations, executives, nonprofits, and mission-driven leaders to translate vision into sustainable strategies, strengthen operations, and achieve measurable results.

Throughout her career, Sharon has led initiatives spanning nonprofit development, workforce and community programs, public-sector projects, fundraising, grant writing, organizational transformation, and business development. Her leadership experience includes serving as Interim Executive Director and Director of Development for Newark School of the Arts, as well as providing executive strategy and operational consulting to organizations seeking stronger infrastructure, revenue strategies, compliance systems, and sustainable growth. Her work has supported large-scale projects and contributed to significant fundraising and community impact.

Sharon holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Business Intelligence from Marymount University, an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University. As a first-generation college graduate and lifelong community advocate, she combines data-informed decision-making with a strong commitment to leadership, education, financial empowerment, and community development. Her expertise in executive strategy, organizational effectiveness, business consulting, grant readiness, project management, and professional writing positions her as a trusted partner for leaders navigating growth, transformation, and complex organizational challenges.