Sharon’s investigation for National Geographic into alleged wildlife trafficking from the Tiger Temple in Thailand earned her the 2017 Arlene Award for “an article that makes a difference” from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She is currently researching wildlife trafficking and environmental crime that impacts endangered species, ecosystems, and natural resources as a public policy fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. The project will produce articles, photographs, a book, and a documentary.