Fund Intern Begins Her Journey At An Early Age

Brown and White Ventures' newest intern will wrap up her bachelor's degree by age 19.

Skye Sharpe chose to study Economics at the University of South Florida because she's academically drawn to analytics and mathematics and she knew it would challenge her.

"I love learning new things and challenging myself," said Skye, a Tampa, Florida resident. "I expect a lot from myself and recognize that my growth and success is dependent upon my knowledge."

Skye says travels to Switzerland and the Czech Republic shaped her understanding of how other's lives are different from hers. Trips with her husband to Guatemala and Puerto Rico reinforced how broad a spectrum there is in cultures and customs. It's inspired her to pursue backpacking around the world in her future.

And she's excited to become a mother. She and her husband are expecting a daughter. She says her faith has shaped her in every decision she's made.

"Having a family so young definitely brings out even more ambition in me than I ever thought I’d have, which is saying a lot."

Skye will intern in the sixth semester of Brown and White Ventures internship program. Launched in the Spring of 2024, twelve students have now participated in the fund's educational opportunity.