Sinclair Skinner

Who is Sinclair Skinner?

Sinclair Matthew Skinner is an African American engineer, civil rights activist, political adviser, international businessman, entrepreneur and former elected official in Washington, D.C. He is an advocate of the advancement of African communities in relation to the African Diaspora. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University and is a prominent member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. His father is a retired Air Force officer, and his mother is a dedicated housewife.

Skinner was first elected to public office in 1998 as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 1 neighborhood.

Skinner has worked for a number of engineering companies including Ohmeda, Inc., The Architect of the Capitol and McDonnell Douglas Corporation. He is currently the owner of Liberty Engineering and Design, in Washington D.C.