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Sharon Pitchford
 Founder & President

My Story

Sharon Pitchford – Founder & Visionary, Another Chance to Win, Inc. (ACT Win)

Sharon Pitchford is the founder and visionary behind Another Chance to Win, Inc. (ACT Win), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to breaking cycles of domestic violence, incarceration, and poverty through holistic, faith-guided programs. Inspired by God and driven by compassion, Sharon creates spaces for women and youth to heal, grow, and thrive.

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Before founding ACT Win, Sharon served as Vice President of the Women’s Ministry at The Church of The Redeemed of the Lord (CRL), where she cultivated a heart for service and spiritual leadership. In 2020, she fully embraced her calling to empower women reentering society after incarceration and homeless women fleeing domestic violence, providing life skills, education, and workforce development opportunities.

 

Under her leadership, ACT Win also partners with local schools—including REACH Partnership High School—to mentor youth affected by parental incarceration, offering school essentials and support to ensure academic success.

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Sharon believes that no one can block the destiny God places on your life. Through every challenge and detour, she trusts in God’s guidance to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.

Education

Master of Science in Human Services Administration
Minor in Family Counseling
Dual Program; Coppin State University & University of Baltimore — Baltimore, MD

 

Bachelor of Science in Management
Coppin State University — Baltimore, MD

Affiliations

Tau Upsilon Alpha – Inducted into the National Organization for Human Services Honor Society

Professional Experience

Financial Counselor – Johns Hopkins Hospital

  • Provided expert guidance to patients navigating complex medical billing, insurance, and financial planning, ensuring access to care while maintaining financial stability.

 

Human Resource Specialist for the following agencies:

 

Division of Corrections / Parole and Probation – State of Maryland

  • Delivered administrative and support services within the criminal justice system, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges women face during reentry and implementing systems to improve outcomes.

 

Baltimore City Public School System

  • Facilitated benefits program operations 

 

Towson State University

  • Provided administrative support for university programs, enhancing operational efficiency and institutional effectiveness through the hiring of international instructors.

 

Federal Government

  • Support federal operations 

 

Skills & Expertise

  • Nonprofit Leadership & Program Development – Designing and managing programs that empower women and youth.

  • Women’s Reentry & Empowerment – Supporting formerly incarcerated women and survivors of domestic violence to rebuild lives.

  • Youth Mentorship & Education Advocacy – Guiding students impacted by parental incarceration toward academic and personal success.

  • Restorative Justice & Trauma-Informed Support – Applying evidence-based practices to promote healing and accountability.

  • Ministry & Faith-Based Counseling – Offering spiritual guidance and holistic support grounded in faith.

  • Public Speaking & Community Engagement – Inspiring audiences and building strong community partnerships.

  • Strategic Partnerships – Collaborating with organizations to maximize impact and resources.

  • Fundraising & Donor Relations – Securing financial support to sustain and expand programs.

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