Staff Spotlight: Sharifa Whitt, VOACC Director.

Sharifa Whitt, VOA Children's Center Director

Sharifa Whitt brings 25 years of experience in early childhood education as the new VOA Children’s Center Director. A proud graduate of Howard University with a Master’s Degree in Education, her journey has included roles as a teacher, manager, director, and founder of her own educational development consulting agency.

In her previous role as CEO, Sharifa worked with young girls at FIGHT Village in Rochester, providing afterschool care focused on STEM and leadership empowerment. Her passion lies in creating opportunities that empower children to dream, explore, and succeed. Sharifa is dedicated to fostering the growth of each child and building a vibrant learning community where children thrive.

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