Rev. Dr. Sharon Styles Anderson, Esq. is a compassionate and caring woman who has
a heart for people, particularly those in need. Her commitment to serving the community is
unparalleled, and is known throughout the nation for embracing vision, putting the legs to that
vision, and ensuring that the vision is carried out with precision and integrity. She works in
tandem with community leaders, faith-based organizations, and community advocates nationally
and globally and her unyielding spirit and positive energy compels her to work tirelessly on
behalf of those who are disenfranchised.
Over the last decade Dr. Anderson has focused her career on building civility in a society that all too often seems tilted toward uncivil speech and actions, and through research and experience is developing a proven framework for cultivating a safe and productive culture of civility and respect in all spheres of our daily lives. She is a published author on the subject of civility and the law; her first article “Still Officers of the Court: Why the First Amendment Is No Bar to Challenging Racism, Sexism and Ethnic Bias in the Legal Profession” was published in the Georgetown University Law Journal on Legal Ethics. Her new book “Emotional Civility-The
New Standard for Global Success” is a critical piece in a time where civility in our world seems to have vanished. The book reminds us of the powerful concept to not allow our emotions to control our speech or conduct and reminds us of the impact of emotional incivility on our societies and communities. She has dedicated this moment in her career to examining the abandoned value of civil interaction; and calls us to action to apply civility as our standard
to bring success, peace, and safety to our homes, communities, and nations. As a result, she founded “Emotional Civility Day”- a National Day recognized by the United States National Archives and celebrated on March 6th of every year.
A graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Spanish, she studied internationally during her undergraduate career to embrace cultures and learn about international values. She received her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown Law School and began her career as a public defender with a passion to serve those who were in need of adequate and competent representation but could not afford it. Among her most notable professional accomplishments in the legal profession was her work for the Mayor of the District of Columbia at the Office of the Corporation Counsel (now Office of the Attorney General) as the Senior Deputy for Public Protection and Enforcement, where she represented the Office of the Corporation Counsel in the implementation of the Family Treatment Court and Community Courts in the District of Columbia judicial systems. She stood with Mayor Anthony Williams on 911 and helped to draft the District of Columbia’s State of Emergency legislation.Her outstanding achievements have landed her among Who’s Who in Professional and ExecutiveWomen. She was awarded with the coveted District of Columbia Mayor’s Trail Blazer recognition during the Williams’ Administration and was recently appointed the Co-Chair of the Prince George’s County Faith Based Advisory Board by the County Executive. Dr. Anderson was also recognized as an Ambassador of Peace from the United Peace Federation, and recently appointed as a World Civility Ambassador and Newcomer by the Organization of Poverty Alleviation Development (OPAD). She was also appointed as Special Advisor to the GlobalBoard Chair of OPAD.
Dr. Anderson has also had a stellar teaching career. She has served as Director of the CriminalJustice Clinic and Associate Professor of Law at Howard University; Visiting AssociateProfessor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center; Lecturer of Law at Harvard UniversityLaw School in the Trial Advocacy Department; and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Primus University of Theology. She has trained lawyers at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy(NITA), and Judges at the National Judicial College in Nevada.
Dr. Anderson has served as the project manager for the construction of a multi-million-dollar facility, and also assisted in the development of community programs for homeless families, and summer camp and after school programs for inner city youth.​
Dr. Anderson is a dynamic lecturer and workshop facilitator. She has lectured across the United States on topics relating to organizational development, church law, ecclesiastical law, emotional intelligence, and emotional civility. She has preached the good news of Jesus Christ all over the world including Africa and India. She is the founder and CEO of two businesses: DMV Empowerment Zone, Inc a non-profit organization empowering people and businesses to pursue their passion and follow their dreams; and KCG Consulting Services, LLC where she provides grant writing and business development services. Through her business,KCG Consulting Services, LLC – Dr. Anderson specializes in non-profit and small business funding strategies and grant writing. She has acquired millions of dollars for small businesses and non-profits across the country for over 10 years.
While honored by all of the professional accolades, Dr. Anderson values home and her role as a mother and grandmother. She is the loving mother of two spirit filled sons: Kyle who is 21 andCollin who is 24; and is the grandmother of a wonderful little girl named Gia Iman, and little boy named Caiden Jose.