Sharon Raphael
National President, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
Sharon serves as the National President of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority (AEPhi). She was elected in 2019 after serving on the Council since 2011. She is passionate about preserving the sorority experience for women on colleges and universities across America and in Canada. AEPhi is a Jewish Sorority and therefore Sharon is dedicated to the Jewish values that she holds dear. She is passionate about fighting antisemitism and giving college women as safe space to be proud of their identity and our heritage. In her professional life, Sharon serves as Director of Cultural Equity for Arlington County, Virginia and is the chair of Arlington Economic Development’s Racial Equity Action Team. She is also the founding president of Chavurah, Arlington County’s Jewish Employee Resource Group and has recently received a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Prior to her time at Arlington County Sharon planned events and galas throughout Washington, DC including the White House, Pentagon, and the Capitol. Sharon has worked with numerous Presidents, Members of Congress, Senior Military, and other dignitaries. Sharon discovered her love of events while earning her BA in Psychology at The American University here in Washington, DC. After graduation Sharon moved back home to NYC and planned events for a year before returning to DC to earn a certificate in event management from the George Washington University. She also serves on the board of George Mason University Hillel. Sharon and her husband, Ross, have two children; Benji, 13 and Mila, 7 and they live in Oakton, VA with their dog Cooper.