Sharifa A. Anderson

SVP & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Fannie Mae

Sharifa A. Anderson is the SVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Fannie Mae. Sharifa has held this position since February 2020.

Previously, they were a Fellow at the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity from March 2019 to February 2020. Before that, they were the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh from November 2014 to February 2022.

Sharifa began their career as an Attorney at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from August 2010 to September 2011. Sharifa then worked as an Associate at Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC from November 2013 to October 2014. From there, they became a Law Clerk at the US Senate Judiciary Committee from January 2010 to April 2010.

After clerking, Sharifa worked as a Research Analyst at Teach for America from October 2009 to June 2010. Sharifa then became an Education Pioneers Fellow at Teach for America from June 2009 to August 2009. Following their fellowship, they worked as an Associate at Ballard Spahr LLP from October 2011 to October 2013. Prior to their current position, they were a Summer Associate at Ballard Spahr LLP from May 2008 to August 2008.

Sharifa A. Anderson attended the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where they obtained their JD. Sharifa also holds a MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, where they focused on Housing and Community Development. Anderson also has a BA in Economics, Law and Society from Hood College.

Sharifa A. Anderson reports to Hugh R. Frater, CEO. Sharifa A. Anderson works with Andrew Brammer - Interim Chief Risk Officer, David C. Benson - President, and Steve James - SVP, Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • SVP & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

    February, 2022 - present

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