Shari Joi Nicholson
About Shari Joi Nicholson
Shari Joi Nicholson is a Program Specialist at the American Chemical Society, specializing in outreach programs for informal science education. With a background in budgetary oversight and experience in various organizations, she has contributed to health equity initiatives since 2014 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Work at American Chemical Society
Shari Joi Nicholson has been serving as a Program Specialist at the American Chemical Society since 2014. In this role, she focuses on outreach programs that emphasize informal science education. Her responsibilities include providing budgetary oversight and bookkeeping for contracts that exceed $3 million. Nicholson's work supports the organization's mission to promote chemistry and its applications in various fields.
Previous Experience in Membership Management
Before her current position, Shari Joi Nicholson worked as a Membership Manager at the Association of the United States Navy from 2012 to 2014. During her two-year tenure in Alexandria, VA, she managed membership-related activities and contributed to the organization’s outreach efforts. Additionally, she gained experience as an Intern and Marketing and Membership Assistant at the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Shari Joi Nicholson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from the University of Maryland College Park, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in health-related topics, which complements her professional focus on outreach and informal science education.
Grant Management and Reporting
In her current role, Shari Joi Nicholson prepares and compiles monthly reports and invoice packages for a grant-awarding foundation that emphasizes health equity. This aspect of her work demonstrates her ability to manage financial documentation and reporting processes effectively, ensuring compliance and transparency in funding initiatives.