BY GWEN HAYES
Sentinel Editor

It wasn’t what she attended Florida A&M University to study. But her involvement along the way has moved her through the ranks.

Now, Ms. Sharon Carter is Vice Chair of the Democratic Executive Committee, Democratic Party of Hillsborough County, having been elected last month.

Ms. Carter started working in politics while a student at FAMU. She was a Legislative Aide at the Capitol. “I got a chance to see how government works and that tweaked my interest,” she said.

After graduation, her first job was in Denver, Colorado.  Once she returned to Tampa, Ms. Carter became involved with the

Democratic Executive Committee, Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus, and Hillsborough County Hispanic Caucus. Withthese involvements, she quietly moved throughout the community encouraging and supporting others.

One project she’s immediately focused on is getting involvement for the Democratic State Convention, which will be held in Orlando in October.