As the Academic Engagements lead on the Meta Research Operations and Academic Relations team, Sharon supports her team of research program managers to foster engaging collaborations, provide opportunities for funding, design projects, and sponsor conference, lab, and diversity activities. She and her team build strategic plans that align to Meta research and policy teams’ goals for impact while increasing open opportunities for the academic community. Sharon also create new mechanisms and processes at scale to increase value and ensure consistent methods when engaging with researchers and academics alike.