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.