Douglass Alumna Sharon Gant Yorlano ’79 Inducted into the 2025 Rutgers Loyal Sons & Daughters

Douglass Alumna Sharon Gant Yorlano ’79 was inducted into the 2025 Rutgers Loyal Sons & Daughters by the Rutgers Alumni Association this spring.

For nearly five decades, she has been a dedicated volunteer and leader at the AADC and Rutgers.

The AADC recognized Sharon for her ongoing commitment and service with a 2012 Alumnae Recognition Award and the 2019 Corwin Award, the Alumnae Association of Douglass College’s (AADC’s) highest award for volunteer service.

This annual Rutgers Loyal Sons & Daughters, presented by Rutgers Alumni Association honors those who have made a significant contribution of service to Rutgers. Her classmate, college roommate and prior inductee Debbie Lynch ’79, along with many Douglass alumnae and Loyal Daughter inductees joined Sharon at the celebration on campus in April.