Sherra Bennett - Strategist, Speaker, Leader

Advancing Systems-Level Change

Sherra Bennett, MSW, is a strategist, speaker, and leader advancing systems-level change across philanthropy, policy, and community development. She serves as Arkansas Co-Chair of the Delta Philanthropy Forum, convening philanthropic, financial, and community leaders across the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and regional impact.

Throughout her career, Sherra has led enterprise-wide strategy spanning nonprofit management, public-private partnerships, and social impact consulting in both domestic and international contexts. Her work has centered on building institutions, mobilizing resources, and designing strategies that expand opportunity and drive measurable results. A two-time graduate of the University of Michigan, she holds degrees in Communications and macro-focused Social Work.

Sherra Bennett Leadership

How I Can Help

Strategic Consulting

Partnering with organizations to align vision, systems, and funding strategies that drive measurable impact.

Capacity Building

Developing leaders and teams with the skills, structures, and mindset needed to sustain growth and achieve results.

Hosting & Speaking

Delivering insight-driven keynotes and curated hosting experiences that engage, inspire, and drive purposeful action.

Impact

Honors & Awards

Association of Black Foundation Executives
Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award, 2026
Arkansas Business 40 Under 40, Class of 2026
Little Rock Soiree Woman to Watch, 2023

Leadership & Advisory

Arkansas Co-Chair, Delta Philanthropy Forum, 2025 - present
National Advisory Council Trust for Civic Life, 2026
National Foster Youth Institute, Board Member, 2025-present
Presidential Leadership Scholar, Class of 2024

Work With Sherra