Sharon Stern is a strategic investor and public relations professional who specializes in developing and executing communications programs for various industries including healthcare, industrials, A&D, retail, and consumer products. With extensive experience in special situations, such as M&A, proxy contests, spin-offs, management changes, financial restatements, and recalls, Sharon is a reliable resource for clients seeking to navigate complex business challenges. She is skilled in media training for C-level executives and directors, and her strategic approach to public relations has earned her a reputation for excellence. Sharon is a partner at Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, and formerly served as External Affairs for East Asia and Pacific Region at World Bank Group. She studied at Scarsdale HS, New York University - Continuing Studies in Finance, and The George Washington University.