Sharon Kirkpatrick

Women Veterans Advisory Committee Member

Branch of Service

US Navy Reserve

Dates of Service

1978-2003

Committee Position/Title

President/Executive Committee

Lifetime Accomplishments

25 year employee of U.S. Dept. of Labor; 23 years US Navy Reserve; Recipient of 6th Annual Patty Murray Golden Tennis Shoe Award; Business Owner, “When Hearts are Open, Bars Unlock; Founder, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program, WA State; and Support Group Incarcerated Women Veterans

Education

MA, Human Development; Thesis, “Children of Incarcerated Parents"

Major Events In Life

Mother of 4; grandmother of 15; great grandmother of 2; Foster mother of 20; wife of Vietnam Veteran

Current Employment

Business Owner, certified OMWBE/WDVA

Personal Statement Regarding Serving On the Committee

I am proud to have served as a member of the US Navy Reserve and a Federal employee. My continued service on the committee is a representation of my belief in the strength and integrity of women who serve their country proudly in all capacities throughout their lives.

Major Achievements On the Committee

Leadership, outreach, education, and membership efforts to promote the committee and its mission and goals; service to women veterans including homeless and incarcerated women veterans; employment and other resources for women veterans and nonprofit organizations.