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Names in the News: Theresa Sharkey

A Q&A with Manayunk Sport and Social's Sharkey.

Name & Occupation: Theresa Sharkey, Program Manager at Manayunk Sport and Social Club.

How long have you lived in Manayunk? Two years. Originally from New Jersey.

What do you like most about this community? It so fun, filled with young professionals, and it's like there's a bunch of me's that you are always running into.

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What community and civic organizations are you currently involved in? In addition to MSSC,  Advisory Council, the Public Relations Society of America—Philadelphia chapter, and the local alumni group of the University of South Florida.

What drew you to your profession and what do you find most interesting about the work you do? The people—you meet so such cool people

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What personal and professional accomplishments are you most proud of? Every time we launch a new league it's fun. I also just finished a professional development class with the PRSA.

Who is most influential in your life? Social media allows me to learn something new from tons of people. It's awesome, it pushes me in the right direction.

What person—professionally or personally—do you most admire? My family, in general. I come from a big, close family and they are wonderful.

What are key ways other people can make a difference locally?
Just volunteer. There are tons of civics, charitable groups that people can be a a part of here.

Editor's note: An earlier version incorrectly stated where Sharkey is from and has been since corrected.


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