Nefertiri Sickout, Esq.
About Nefertiri Sickout, Esq.
Nefertiri Sickout, Esq. serves as the Senior Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Share Our Strength, bringing extensive experience in child advocacy and law to her role.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Nefertiri Sickout serves as the Senior Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Share Our Strength. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. In this role, she focuses on developing strategies that promote equity and diversity within the organization and its initiatives.
Previous Experience in Child Advocacy
Prior to her current role, Sickout worked at the National Black Child Development Institute as the SPARK Program Coordinator for 11 months in 2004. She also served as a Volunteer Attorney at the Support Center for Child Advocates in 2010 for 11 months. These positions involved advocating for children's rights and supporting initiatives aimed at improving child welfare.
Legal Career at Pepper Hamilton LLP
Sickout was an Associate Attorney at Pepper Hamilton LLP from 2010 to 2016. During her six years with the firm, she engaged in various legal practices, contributing her expertise in law to support clients and cases. Her experience in a prominent law firm has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current focus on equity and inclusion.
Educational Background
Sickout has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. She also holds two Master’s Degrees: one in Infant Special Education from The George Washington University and another in Developmental and Child Psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. Additionally, she obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Villanova University School of Law.
Early Career in Education and Youth Programs
Before her legal career, Sickout worked as a Program Associate at the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential for seven months in 2003. This role involved supporting programs aimed at empowering adolescents, further demonstrating her commitment to youth advocacy and education.