Sharon has worked for the House of Commons in a federal constituency office, as a writer and an editor, and as the director of several national Anglican organizations. She also served as Policy Chair and President of her Electoral District Association and worked in Communications for several political campaigns. Previously, Sharon studied music, philosophy, and theology at Canadian Mennonite Bible College, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Wycliffe College. In her work at Cardus, she enjoys facilitating non-partisan research into the social and economic issues facing Canada. Sharon and her husband live in Woodstock, ON and have three young adult children.