Sharon Lira Gomez is a Marketing Specialist and assists with Special Projects at Kinzie Capital Partners, where she supports marketing efforts for both Kinzie and its portfolio companies. She partners with internal teams and portfolio company leadership to develop marketing strategies, enhance communications, and elevate brand awareness.

Prior to joining Kinzie, Sharon spent several rewarding years managing a household of five including her husband and three young boys. During this time, Sharon founded Sharon’s CityBaby Concierge, managing all aspects of the business while remaining actively engaged in community activities.  Sharon’s earlier experience included working as a Senior Paralegal at Gilead Sciences, Inc. There, she was responsible for corresponding with the USPTO and all foreign patent offices and agents during prosecution of applications as well as the preparation of prosecution papers such as responses to office actions and information disclosure statements. She also worked for Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner.

Sharon currently serves as Communication Director on the Advisory Council for Commercial Park in Chicago. She is fluent in Tagalog (Filipino) and enjoys hot yoga, live music, traveling and cooking competitions with her husband.