Adde Sharp

Adde Sharp has a diverse work experience that spans various fields and roles. In 2018, Adde worked as a Research Assistant for the Bolonchen Regional Archaeological Project, utilizing LiDAR technology to digitally explore Maya community development. As an Independent Researcher at Bank of America in the same year, Adde focused on the impact of Natural Protected Areas on the livelihoods of indigenous communities in the Southern Peruvian Amazon. Adde's research findings formed the basis of their undergraduate thesis.

In 2020, Adde served as the Trail Development and Stewardship Fellow at the Carolina Thread Trail, engaging with stakeholders, mapping trails, and assisting with event planning. They also worked as a Freelance Translator during this time.

In 2022, Adde joined the Eagle Valley Land Trust as a Community Outreach Manager, responsible for managing community outreach initiatives. Later that year, they transitioned to the National Forest Foundation, taking on the role of Colorado River Watershed Project Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Region.

Outside of their professional work, Adde held leadership positions at Davidson College, including serving on the Honor Council as Chair and being recognized as a McGaw Scholar and a William Holt Terry Fellow.

Adde Sharp's education history begins with their attendance at Fountain Valley School from 2012 to 2016, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. Following this, Adde enrolled at Davidson College from 2016 to 2020, majoring in Environmental Studies with a focus on Food Studies and Hispanic Studies. In 2019, they attended the School for International Training, specializing in Indigenous Peoples, without completing a degree. Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, Adde pursued a Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Denver.