Sharon Capeling-Alakija, O.C. (1944–2003) was a Canadian development administrator. She was born and grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where she completed her elementary, secondary and tertiary education, graduating in 1966 with a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan. In the early 1960s, she taught history in Saskatoon, leaving Canada In the late 60s and early 70s to teach in Tanzania and Barbados. She became involved with NGOs and enhanced their effectiveness, in particular playing a central role in CUSO (Canadian University Service Overseas).