Sharon was the epitome of the Wisconsin Idea. I met Sharon when she and I appeared on a local panel together - she was the academic I was the in-field professional working on climate action. From that moment forward Sharon generously supported my nonprofit and public sector work in a variety of ways - connecting me to other academics, sharing research insights, lending her expertise to various nascent initiatives. Weeks before her passing Sharon was still working with many of us to strengthen climate communications. Definitely I will miss her brilliant insights but I'll also miss her humor and her generous spirit.