National Forest Foundation
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.
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National Forest Foundation
The NFF works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat and wild places across our 193-million-acre National Forest System. Mission The National Forest Foundation (NFF), chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. Our Values Our National Forests and Grasslands are at the core of America's natural riches, and yet, today these treasures are threatened by unprecedented challenges. Working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners, our goal is to leverage our best thinking, conservation capacity and community action to measurably improve the health of our National Forests and Grasslands. Core values guide our work. In all of our strategies, we strive to: -Unite the power of diverse interests and communities in collaborative stewardship; -Restore ecosystems to their natural resiliency and functions through on-the-ground conservation; -Engage Americans, young and old, in recognizing the gifts of our National Forests and Grasslands and in caring for them; -Sustain the commitment and ability of communities to serve as stewards by building the capacity of collaborative organizations; and -Add value where action would not otherwise be taken.