Sharon Lai (黎慧心)

Sharon Lai (黎慧心) has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Sharon is currently a Fellow at HKS Government Performance Lab since 2023. Additionally, they hold the position of Lead at the World Economic Forum, where they are responsible for leading innovative solutions to reimagine and transform the city of San Francisco. Sharon aims to cultivate an ecosystem of organizations that can revitalize the city's economy and position it as a leader in sustainability innovation.

Prior to their current roles, Sharon worked as a Non-profit Consultant in 2022. Sharon also served as the Executive Director at DignityMoves from 2021 to 2022. In this role, they demonstrated leadership and management skills.

From 2015 to 2021, Sharon worked at One Vassar, Stanford Hotels, Cresleigh Homes, and affiliates, where they held the position of Senior Director/Director of Development. Their responsibilities included leading development efforts for various projects and overseeing pre-development activities such as entitlements, public affairs, community partnerships, labor and contract negotiations, government affairs, design, and due diligence.

Earlier in their career, Sharon worked as a Planner and Senior Planner at the City and County of San Francisco from 2008 to 2015. Sharon also served as a Planner at the City of Piedmont from 2005 to 2008.

Overall, Sharon Lai has accumulated extensive experience in planning, development, consulting, and leadership roles throughout their career.

Sharon Lai's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Development Economics and City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, which they completed in 2005. Currently, they are pursuing a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree from Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in Good Government, Leadership and Negotiation, Housing Policy, and Economic Development, with an expected completion date in 2023.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Sharon Lai has also obtained a certification in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Building Council. However, specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.