In 2016 Sharon founded and went on to become Global Co-Chair of Carillion’s inclusive LGBT Network, Connect. Under her leadership they have worked on a number of initiatives, including the creation of various communication platforms, talks to various business units about how an inclusive environment is important, and the introduction of rainbow lanyards. Connect has also been credited with being the catalyst for the new BAME network and disability network, along with the Carillion diversity council. Externally, she has spoken at events for Link Up North and the Association of Project Management. She also founded the Facilities Management LGBT+ Network of Networks to help the industry as a whole improve for LGBT+ people, was a member of Building Equality which is the Construction LGBT+ working group, co-founded the social enterprise, STEER, which provides industry professionals mentors from under-represented groups to built environment students and recently won the We Are The City Rising Star in Construction award. Sharon has recently left Carillion to pursue her next career move.
