I am an experienced non-profit leader and organizational strategist with over 30 years experience as an executive director and consultant. My areas of expertise include building anti-racist approaches to leadership, assessment of infrastructure, organizational culture and human resources needs, and strategic planning.
I have primarily worked in the arts, youth development, and social services. Before consulting full-time, I led the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California, for several years. Following this, I was an Executive Search Consultant with Stacy Nelson & Associates. My full resume can be found here.
photo: Irene Young
Current and Recent Clients
- Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra – Interim Executive Director (2023 – 2024)
- Bay Area Children’s Theatre – Interim Executive Director (2023)
- California Film Institute – Interim Deputy Director (2022-2023)
- Yerba Buena Community Benefit District – Interim Executive Director (2022)
- San Francisco Bay Area Theater Company – Strategic Planning Consultant (2022)
- Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center – Onboarding Executive Director (2022)
- Aurora Theatre – Interim Managing Director (2021-2022)
- Next River – Hiring Consultant (2022)
- Arts Council of Napa Valley – Strategic Planning Consultant (with Sutherland Strategies, 2021)
- Healthy Richmond Coalition – Strategic Planning Consultant (with Y’s Change, 2021)
Testimonials
“Thank you Sharon Dolan for trusting with me the dream that became, ‘Just Like A Woman’. You did good work keeping the music the focal point. But here’s what I loved most: you knew the Folk Music meant the music of the folks, all of them.”
“Sharon is an extraordinary arts leader who is able to manage complex organizations, inspire new strategies, and bring new voices to the table in the community. She is a creative thinker and problem solver, and willing to roll up her sleeves with a sense of teamwork to get the work done.”
