Sharon Lakin Upton

Background

Upton, Sharon Lakin was born on November 28, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Donald Lamar and Margaret Ann Lakin.

Education

Bachelor in Urban Studies, Augsburg College, 1979.

Career

Researcher, University of Minnesota Foundation, Minneapolis, 1981-1985; research coordinator, Minneapolis Young Women’s Christian Association, 1985-1987; consultant, Campaign Cons. American, Minneapolis, 1987-1993; research manager, United Way Minneapolis Area, 1991-1993; director research, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1993. Tutor English as Second Language, Minneapolis, 1982-1984.

Achievements

• Sharon Lakin Upton has been listed as a noteworthy University program director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Professional Researchers in Advancement (director 1987-1988), Carolina's Association Professional Researchers for Advancement (director since 1995).

Interests

• Avocation: traveling.

Connections

Married Laurence R. Upton, July 22, 1986.

Father:

Donald Lamar

Mother:

Margaret Ann Lakin

Spouse:

Laurence R. Upton