Sharon Slaton, 2021 Chicago chapter Woman of the Year, exemplifies NARBW values - in her community, during her 26-year Amtrak career and in the Chicago chapter. She has been Chapter President since 2018 and has served as Vice President and Publications and Scholarship chair. She also worked closely with the Membership chair and committee to host the first-ever NARBW virtual membership drive in November 2020 that introduced prospective members to the chapter, NARBW history, the National President and board members. She also started a chapter group on the communication app “GroupMe,” to reach members who are not often connected to email. Sharon has participated in NARBW welfare projects including Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk and Winter Wear for School Kids in addition to organizing the chapter’s annual meal activity at the Ronald McDonald House. In 2019, Sharon worked in Puerto Rico for a year to support FEMA work in response to the destruction born of Hurricane Maria. During this time Sharon held a seven-week fundraiser and food and toiletry drive for the homeless in San Juan on behalf of NARBW Chicago. She is now studying to become a registered parliamentarian. A retiree from Amtrak, Sharon’s 26-year career was not limited to her communications role. She was an Operation Lifesaver presenter for over 15 years. Toward the end of her railroad career, Sharon was the recipient of two President’s Service and Safety Awards - Sustained Excellence and Living Our Values. Not only is Sharon Chicago chapter President, she is their friend, mentor, leader and truly one-of-a-kind. Sharon is mom to Spencer, 28, who after graduating college, has a successful career in consulting, is an art blogger, entrepreneur and homeowner. The Chicago chapter offers their wholehearted support to the nomination of Sharon Slaton for NARBW Woman of the Year.