Jeanne Sinkford

Jeanne Craig Sinkford (born 1933) is an American dentist and academic administrator.

She said that her parents, a grandfather, and her experiences at a Catholic middle school contributed to her disciplined upbringing.

[1] At the age of 16, Sinkford enrolled in college at Howard University, studying psychology and chemistry before pursuing dental school there.

[6] In 2015, Sinkford received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Dental Association.

[7] She is also a past recipient of the Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.