Sharon Callahan

Professional Bio

Sharon Callahan spent thirty-four years with the Central Intelligence Agency, working across counterterrorism, cyber, and regional missions, and serving overseas in Africa, Asia, and Europe. She retired in 2019 as an executive manager and received the CIA's Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Callahan studied in Nice, France, during her Penn State program and now teaches and mentors new CIA hires. She also holds a TESOL certification and works with English learners while mentoring in the Liberal Arts Alumni Mentor Program. Originally from Pittsburgh, she lives in Herndon, Virginia, and has a daughter, Emily (Class of 2018, communications).