C.P.A., co-author of the Rich Dad series of books and CEO of the Rich Dad Organization, Sharon Lechter had dedicated her professional efforts to the field of education. She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a degree in accounting, then joined the ranks of a Big Eight accounting firm. Sharon held various executive positions with computer, insurance and publishing companies while maintaining her professional credentials as a C.P.A.
Sharon and husband Michael Lechter have been married for over 20 years and are parents to three children, Philip, Shelly and William. As her children grew, she became actively involved in their education and served in leadership positions in their schools. She became a vocal activist in the areas of mathematics, computers, reading and writing education.
In 1989 she joined forces with the inventor of the first electronic 'talking book' and helped him expand the electronic book industry to a multi-million dollar international market.
Today, she remains a pioneer in developing new technologies to bring education into children's lives in ways that are innovative, challenging and fun. As co-author of the Rich Dad books and CEO of the company she focuses her efforts in the arena of financial education.
A committed philantropist, Sharon 'gives back' to the world communities as both a volunteer and a benefactor. She directs the Foundation for Financial Literacy and is a director of the Arizona board of Childhelp USA, a national organization founded to eradicate child abuse in the United States. Sharon and her husband Michael were recently honored by Childhelp USA as recipients of the 2002 "Spirit of Children" Award.
As an active member of Women's Presidents Organization, she enjoys networking with other professional women across the country. Robert Kiyosaki, her business partner and friend says "Sharon is one of the few natural entrepreneurs I have ever met. My respect for her continues to grow every day that we work together."
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