Sharon is the Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, she is the first Black or Asian person to hold the position in the City. She holds the portfolio for Economy and Skills. Sharon is also Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority. She is the first female or ethnic minority to hold the role. 

Sharon was previously Cabinet Member for five years, and held the housing portfolio – the largest and most challenging in Local Government. 

She has been a councillor since 2014, but previously worked for Birmingham City Council as an Council Officer. Throughout her career she has worked in the Third, Public and Housing Sectors. In addition she served as a Magistrate.

Sharon has become a strong advocate for the housing sector and has influenced national campaigns for legislative change and resources for Local Government. She has given evidence at the DLUHC Select Committee, APPG Homelessness and the London Assemblies. In addition, Sharon has sat on several housing commissions, including The Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough sleeping which was chaired by the late Sir Bob Kerslake.

Sharon is a graduate of the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme, training delivered by LWN.