Sharon Benson
About Sharon Benson
Sharon Benson serves as the Monitoring Support Lead at DLH Corporation, where she has worked since 2015. She has an extensive background in psychology and education, having held various roles in academia and mental health services over the past several decades.
Current Role at DLH Corporation
Sharon Benson serves as the Monitoring Support Lead at DLH Corporation, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she acts as a generalist concerning the current monitoring process and system. Her responsibilities include utilizing field data collection as part of the monitoring process, ensuring that timely and accurate reports are submitted for delivery to the Office of Head Start (OHS).
Previous Experience in Education
Sharon Benson worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Aims Community College from 1997 to 2011, contributing to the education of students for 14 years. Additionally, she served as a Consultant and Psychotherapist at Psychotherapeutic Services from 1985 to 1997, where she provided mental health services for 12 years. She also held the position of Mental Health/Disabilities Specialist at CDI Head Start from 2004 to 2013.
Financial Advisory Background
Sharon Benson worked as a Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 1998 to 2004, gaining experience in financial planning and advisory services over a span of six years. This role added to her diverse professional background, which includes both educational and mental health services.
Educational Qualifications
Sharon Benson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Psychology from California State University, Northridge, which she completed from 1975 to 1978. She also earned a Master's degree in Professional Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, studying there from 1983 to 1985. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology from Moorpark Community College between 1973 and 1975. She further pursued her studies at the University of Northern Colorado, where she earned another Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from 1982 to 1985.
Short Tenure at Danya International, Inc.
In 2015, Sharon Benson briefly worked at Danya International, Inc. as the Content Area Lead for Leadership, Governance, and Management Systems. Her tenure at this organization lasted for one month.