Sharon Sadé Truiett’s career in education and civic engagement has focused on the development and connection of people throughout Delaware. As a Public Relations Specialist, she developed long range strategic plans and community narratives. Through the non-profit M.A.C.S (Minorities Achieving Collegiate Success), she prepared high school students for the transition to college.

In 2014, Sade’ launched a mentoring organization for teen girls called G.I.R.L talk (Gifted, Intelligent, and Royal Leader) with six girls, now serving over 200. Sade’ has run political campaigns, taught middle school English, and researched and presented data-based analyses on achievement gaps in secondary education. As a 2020 James H. Gilliam Fellow, she developed policy and advocacy around economic empowerment and equality for women. She is active with The National Coalition of 100 Black Women DE Chapter, Network Delaware, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, Delaware Adolescent Program INC, and Build Her Brave.

In her leisure time, she enjoys the beach, time with her family, and serving in her church, More Sure Word Church Delaware. Sade’ is a graduate of Delaware State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in English and minor in Psychology and holds an Master’s of Science from Wilmington University in Public Administration.