Dr. Sharon A. Simmons, Ph.D.
Programs & Initiatives
Programs & Initiatives
R.I.S.E. Leadership Program - Co-Director
Campus-wide program that trains faculty and staff mentors and mentees to become Jackson State University leaders. The page should present this as an institutional leadership-development initiative focused on mentoring, leadership growth, and campus-wide professional development.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Business Institute - Academic Director
Academic Director of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Business Institute at Jackson State University. This role reflects leadership in executive education, faculty coordination, and international business instruction.
Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Pathway
Developed and implemented the Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Pathway for the campuswide general education program.
Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-Business Majors
Led development and implementation of the Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-Business Majors.
Executive Leadership Program:
Faculty Leader for China Executive Study Abroad
Design and Facilitator of Women's Community Empowerment Program:
Girls Can Do These Jobs Too!
Mentor, Coach, Speaker And Expert To Entrepreneurs In Accelerator Programs.
Board and Governance Committee Memberships
