Sharon Kotsonas is very active in her town of Gilbert, AZ where she is considered a social entrepreneur and a community leader. In 2019 Sharon launched her nonprofit, Weekly Collective Volunteers Inc., which provides various support services to people facing economic adversity, physical and mental health challenges, or other obstacles. Her initiative aims to make people seen, heard, and supported.

Sharon is affectionally referred to as a love evangelist and a servant leader, amongst her faith-based community and her close friends. She genuinely cares for the well-being of others and supports programs that promote emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Sharon is engaged in the Town of Gilbert Behavioral Health Coalition, as well as For Our Town of Gilbert, to mention a few of the organizations she continuously invests her time and resources. Her dedication to helping others find healing and hope has led her to facilitate support groups for Hurting Moms and Grieving Moms.

In 2015 Sharon lost her 23-year-old son, Nicholas, to a drug overdose. Her faith, family and friends have been the main support through her healing journey. “Investing in the health and happiness of others around me brings me joy, encouragement, and purpose.”

Most recently, Sharon accepted an invitation from the National Latinas Professional Association to join their Mental Health Awareness Week National Steering Committee. Sharon looks to collaborate with them to raise awareness, advocate for change, and champion mental health awareness among Latinas. “My hope is that my unique experiences and perspective would help shine a light on mental health awareness for Latinas nationwide.

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Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders

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