Sharonda has 29 years of dedication and passion in this organization. Sharonda is a life member Howard Martin Richardson Auxiliary 5394, in Compton, CA, since January of 1995 under the eligibility of her father, an honorably discharged Vietnam War Army Veteran. Sharonda has served on Auxiliary, District, and Department levels, such as Auxiliary President and District President, along with various other elected and appointed offices and chairmanships. Sharonda’s passion of assisting others, especially veterans, their families, active duty, and the community led her to become a member as well as seek a career as an accredited Claims Consultant assisting veterans, their families and active duty obtain the benefits they deserve to now be working with the VA hospital continuing the work of assisting veterans.

Sharonda has continued her work, passion and advocacy for veteran, their families, active duty, and the community as the Past Grand of California Military Order of the Cooties Auxiliary Jr Vice President, MOCA Pup Tent 43 Member, Member of American Legion 314 and Mission Continues. Sharonda loves to read, make candles, oils, wax scent melt and watch crime dramas in her spare time. Sharonda is dedicated in continued service to this great nation, its veterans, their families, active duty, and the community.

Congratulations to all newly elected and appointed officers and chairman for 2024/2025. Looking forward to serving alongside each one of you. "From Our Roots to Our Branches: Extending Service to Our Veterans” is what The Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary family is all about and collectively we are "Growing in Service For Our Veterans, Rooted In Strength.”