Sharat has spent over two decades working with nonprofits in Philadelphia and Boston. He takes pride in bringing sound financial management and governance to the organizations he supports as an employee, volunteer and board member. His career has involved diverse issue areas including: sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, re-entry, special education and mental health. Sharat holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a BA from New York University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, guitar, piano and singing. He is also an active member of the Merrimack River Rowing Association.