Sharon Burke, Chief Human Resources Director | South Carolina Department of Public Health

Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

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Sharon Burke serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH).

Burke, most recently a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, has more than 20 years of experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer and HR Director, and her strategic leadership has consistently transformed organizations in both the public and private sectors.

Burke has successfully led initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, and compensation. Under her leadership, her teams have consistently delivered results that improve operational efficiency while fostering inclusive, people-centered workplace cultures that align human capital strategies with business goals.

Burke earned her undergraduate degree from Frankline Pierce University, holds an MBA from Plymouth State University and has post-graduate certifications in Human Resources and Organizational Communication.