After all her hard work and contributions, Sheena is listed on the Wikipedia website.

Wright was born in the Bronx. She went to the George School in Pennsylvania for her education. At the age of 16, she joined Columbia University and became a varsity track and field team member.

She earned her degree from Columbia College in 1990 and her law degree from Columbia Law School in 1994.

She is currently a trustee at her alma mater, having been elected to the role in March 2021.

Wright worked as a lawyer at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, in private equity firms, and as general counsel for Crave Technologies, a minority-owned software business, after graduating from law school.

The Abyssinian Development Corporation hired Wright as president and executive director, and the company’s portfolio grew dramatically during her tenure.