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About the Author
“Defiance isn’t resistance to the world… It is faithful loyalty to your soul.”— Sharon Jackson
Sharon Jackson
Sharon Jackson is a former Alaska State Representative, disabled veteran, stroke survivor, and public servant. Born in Philadelphia, she served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1989 before being assigned to Alaska, where she built her life and career. She advocated for free enterprise before working for a U.S. Senator from Alaska from 2015 to 2018. Shortly after her hire, she suffered a massive stroke but defied medical expectations, recovering and returning to full-time work. In 2018, she ran for Lieutenant Governor and was later appointed to the Alaska State House. As a disabled veteran, she advocates for veteran suicide prevention and stroke awareness. Sharon resides in Alaska with her husband.
Sharon Jackson
Her Story
Born in Philadelphia, Sharon served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1989. Assigned to Alaska in 1983, she fulfilled a childhood dream. She advocated for free enterprise and worked for a U.S. Senator from 2015 to 2018. Shortly after her hire, she survived a massive stroke, recovered, and returned to work. She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2018 and was appointed to the Alaska State House. A disabled veteran, she advocates for veteran suicide prevention. Sharon resides in Alaska with her husband.
