Sharika Comfort,
Co-Founder & Owner
Sharika Comfort is the Co-Founder and current owner of the Educated Hoodlums Brand, a consultancy dedicated to empowering small to medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations through strategic branding, marketing, and community engagement. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Sharika brings a rich academic background with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Johnson C. Smith University and a Master of Arts in English and African American Literature from North Carolina A&T State University. She also holds a certification in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.
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Sharika's expertise is deeply rooted in community organizing and advocacy, having been trained through Leadership for Educational Equity’s (LEE) National Organizing Workshop and the Midwest Academy for Community Organizing. With over a decade of experience working with nonprofit organizations in areas such as education, affordable housing, and food security, she has successfully led multiple issue-based organizing campaigns resulting in significant policy wins in Charlotte, NC, and across the state of North Carolina. Sharika has also facilitated over a dozen community organizing trainings.
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As a former university professor and Teach for America alumna, Sharika leverages her experience in education to bring a data-driven approach to her work in marketing, media relationships, community engagement, and fundraising. Her strategies are informed by a thorough understanding of data, enabling her to help businesses and nonprofit organizations sustain, grow, and thrive. Sharika’s dedication and expertise make her a valuable asset to the Educated Hoodlums Brand and the communities she serves.
Contact
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Please note: There is a $150.00 fee for one-hour discovery calls. Invoice must be paid at least 24-hours before the meeting.
Meet the Team
Educated Hoodlums Brand, uses a contractor consultant business model. This means that most of our team members have additional and/or independent ventures, with niche focuses. Unless you request a particular individual, the team members on your project will be based on project type, budget, needs, and timeline.
