Sharon Chavis

Sharon Chavis is the Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Sharon joined GoTriangle in 2019 as the Wake Transit Program Coordinator, bringing more than 25 years of experience in project management and leadership. In her current role, Sharon works closely with the leadership team to ensure the agency’s initiatives move forward to improve access, mobility, and equity in the transit system. Before joining GoTriangle, she was the Chief of Staff and Vice President for Administration at Saint Augustine’s University, leading Human Resources, Information Technology Public Safety, and Police. In addition, she served in leadership roles at the North Carolina Department of Transportation including as Chief External Civil Rights Manager and Enhancement Program Director. She was recognized by her peers and presented with the Leadership and Management Development Association Manager of the Year Award. Sharon also was acknowledged for her ethical leadership, integrity, and contributions to civil rights and affirmative action and was presented the Manager of the Year Award by the Southern Civil Rights Executive Council.

Sharon earned her Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University, graduating summa cum laude, and holds a Bachelor of Science in business with a concentration in accounting from Shaw University.