Jody Benson Sharp’s Earth Day Leadership in Newport Beach
Jody Benson Sharp When most people think of Earth Day, they picture rallies, clean-up drives, and climate marches. While those events matter, for Jody Benson Sharp , Earth Day is about something more enduring— protecting the natural treasures right in her backyard . As a coastal advocate and community leader in Newport Beach, California , Jody has made Earth Day a rallying point for ocean conservation, coastal sustainability, and marine education . From organizing beach cleanups to empowering youth as ocean ambassadors, Jody’s Earth Day efforts are deeply rooted in one belief: a healthy ocean means a healthy planet . And in a city like Newport Beach, where life is deeply intertwined with the sea, protecting coastal ecosystems isn’t just an environmental priority—it’s a way of life. The Coastline as a Classroom Jody has long believed that education is the cornerstone of conservation . Her Earth Day programming always begins with learning—because when people understand how fra...