Sharon Smith

Responsible Sourcing Lead

Oakland, California, United States · 1 connection

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About

Mission-based leader and strategist driving protections for nature and climate. Specialize in intersection of food systems reform and corporate sustainability. 15+ years of experience working with NGOs and the private sector, including Fortune 500 companies, on sustainability strategy and implementation, sustainable sourcing, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

Responsible Sourcing LeadAmazon
Jun 2025

Principal Consultant: SustainabilityKanopi Consulting
Jan 2018 to Jun 2025

Responsible Sourcing AdvisorDaemeter
Feb 2018 to Dec 2020

Coordinator, Next Generation Climate BoardGlobal Greengrants Fund
Jun 2011 to Dec 2017

Campaign Manager, Tropical Forest & Climate InitiativeUnion of Concerned Scientists
Jul 2013 to Sep 2017

Program DirectorEarth Island Institute
Feb 2007 to May 2010

CampaignerRainforest Action Network
Jul 2002 to Feb 2005

Education

Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
MEM Environmental Management
2010 to 2012

University of California, Berkeley
BA/BS Anthropology Conservation and Resource Studies
1996 to 1999