Sharon Oxendine is a proud First Nations woman from the Lumbee Tribe in NC. She believes strongly in the mission and vision of Unity of The Blue Ridge and feels it has made a difference in her life and how she shows up in the world. With a strong background in diverse communities and strong relationships, Sharon has dedicated most of her career in the business development field, for non-profit and profit businesses. Sharon’s own nonprofit called Medicine Wheel Way in Fairview, NC, works to support Nature Restorative Practices within the community. As an Elder and Tribe Builder who has lived in WNC for thirty years, she develops programs that support the Rites of Passage of all people seeking support for their spiritual development and provides ceremonies celebrating life, transitions and grief.