Sharon Williams - Deputy County Clerk │ Influential Women

About Sharon

Sharon Williams is currently a Deputy County Clerk with Jefferson County, working in the election department on voting preparation in a temporary position she has held for approximately six months. Prior to this role, she spent 15 years in emergency management, most recently as an Information Management and Planning Manager with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In that capacity, she maintained and distributed information across departments, prepared reports for leadership, collaborated with state partners during presidential disasters, and provided individual assistance to survivors in affected communities. Williams earned an Associate Business Management Degree from Lamar University and maintains an Independent Adjuster License as well as a PNC License. She attributes her success to consistent hard work, noting that she returned to complete her education after having her daughter at a young age and gained valuable experience working for the federal government. Looking ahead, she aims to return to emergency management through project-based work while approaching retirement, guided by values centered on family and helping others.

Ten minutes with Sharon

01What do you attribute your success to?

It's hard work. Just hard work. I did it after having my daughter young and came back and did my education, and worked for the federal government.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

If it's something you want, you go for it, you study for it, and work hard to get it. Train and be open to learn different things in your organization so that way you can move up.

03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Family and helping others. My family is first because I have a grandson, and helping others.