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Shari Hicks recently joined JP Morgan Chase as the Executive Director for Community Impact Team where she leads the implementation of local strategies for the firm’s $30 billion commitment to advance racial equity for Black and Hispanic communities.  

Shari is an accomplished executive who seamlessly blends her uniquely diverse background in finance, marketing, public relations, and strategy development to yield maximum results for her stakeholders and the teams she leads.  

In addition to holding leadership roles at two regional banks, she has an extensive background in public relations, organizational design and change management. Her creativity and commitment to world class excellence make her a highly sought after thought leader. 

Her civic commitment is shown through her volunteer service and board appointments with various nonprofit organizations throughout the DFW area. Shari holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Public Affairs from the University of North Texas.