About me
Sharon Counts is an Assistant Professor of Business and Design Strategies at Parsons School of Design and the Associate Director of the Masters of Strategic Design and Management program. Her research-led creative practice explores the efficacy of social impact and community engagement programs in the arts. Sharon has worked broadly as an artistic producer, director, and designer of artistic experiences and programs that prioritize equitable access to culture. She works at the intersection of the arts and innovation, applying strategic design principles to the development of artistic and community based programming. Sharon holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from NYU, an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU, and a BFA in Acting from Emerson College.