Sharri has a master’s degree in clinical psychology with a graduate certificate in addiction studies. Her undergrad work included majors in psychology and family & child development, with a minor in sociology/criminology. She worked as an Orthopaedic Clinic Specialist and served as Assistant to the Chief of Orthopaedics at a large hospital system while developing a therapy practice at New Life Clinics.

In 1993 Sharri underwent a life-saving kidney/pancreas transplant and several years later retired from the workforce to homeschool her two sons.

For the past 20+ years Sharri has used her education and experiences to develop an academic/life coaching business. She has numerous coaching certifications through the AACC’s Light University including a Master’s Diploma in Suicide Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Recovery. She is also a certified coach and DISC consultant with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team.