Sharon Hardesty
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Sharon Hardesty is celebrating the recent initiation of 83 new members to the North Jersey Alumnae Chapter (NJAC) of Delta Sigma Theta, of which she is currently the president. Having been a member of the sorority for 25 years, Hardesty has held a number of leadership positions within the organization, including vice president, financial secretary and various committee chairs. Additionally, Hardesty is the co-chair of the Eastern Regional Program Planning and Development Committee. Hardesty is a vice president at Santander Bank, where she’s worked for 35 years. In Newark, she is a Newark Zoning Board of Adjustments Commissioner, and a graduate of the Newark Residents Leadership Academy; and a trustee at the St. John Community Baptist Church.
Why Delta Sigma Theta?
“Our sorority has its roots in the fight for social justice. Delta means change and social action is woven into our Five Point Programmatic Thrust. I am also proud of NJAC’s commitment to our great city of Newark where we partner with numerous community agencies to impact and empower the people we serve. Our youth programs are awesome and we have awarded over one million dollars in scholarships to deserving high school students throughout Essex County,” says Sharon Hardesty.
