Sharifa A. Anderson
About Sharifa A. Anderson
Sharifa A. Anderson is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in legal and diversity roles across various organizations.
Chief Diversity And Inclusion Officer at Fannie Mae
Sharifa A. Anderson currently serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Fannie Mae. In this role, she is responsible for leading and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies across the organization. Her leadership focuses on fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring equitable practices within the company.
Past Roles at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Before joining Fannie Mae, Sharifa A. Anderson held several key positions at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. From 2021 to 2022, she served as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. She also worked as Senior Director from 2020 to 2021, Director from 2017 to 2020, and Senior Attorney from 2014 to 2017. Her tenure at the bank reflects a consistent trajectory of increasing responsibility and impact.
Education and Academic Achievements
Sharifa A. Anderson's educational background is distinguished by her studies at prominent institutions. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, which included a Wharton Certificate in Business and Public Policy. Additionally, she holds a Master in Public Policy (MPP) with a concentration in Housing and Community Development from Harvard Kennedy School. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, Law and Society from Hood College.
Early Career and Legal Experience
Sharifa A. Anderson has a rich history of diverse professional experiences. After starting her career as an Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 1999 to 2001, she went on to serve as a Mayoral Fellow for the City of Baltimore in 2002. She further developed her legal expertise by working as a Law Clerk for the US Senate Judiciary Committee in 2010, and later as an Attorney under the Legal Honors program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2010 to 2011.
Recognitions and Honors
Throughout her career, Sharifa A. Anderson has been recognized for her contributions to diversity and inclusion. She has been honored as an Elite 100 honoree by Diversity Woman Magazine and as a Power 100 honoree by the same publication. Additionally, she has been named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of DC by Women We Admire. DiversityComm Magazine recognized her organization as a Top Black Employer, Top Hispanic Employer, and Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Company. Furthermore, she and her work have been celebrated by Black EOE Journal as a Best-of-the-Best Employer.