ASF Clients

ASF Associates clients include NGOs, the U.S. Federal Government, private businesses and investment groups.

 Avoided Deforestation Partners.  A contract through David Gardiner & Associates to assess the market impact to U.S. agricultural sectors from avoided tropical deforestation.

Antioch University New England.  Market research for a science and policy initiative.      

Bipartisan Policy Center.  Advisor to the National Commission on Energy Policy.

Calvert Social Investments. Provided economic risk analysis for power plants overseas. Also analyzed social criteria for potential Calvert investments.

Collaborative Labels and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP). Senior Advisor to new projects and general management operations.

Environmental Resource Trust.  Developed method and marketing strategy for greenhouse gas reduction credits from international solar PV projects.  Ms. Friedman also served on the ERT Advisory Board.

Recycled Energy Development.  A contract through David Gardiner & Associates to assess opportunities within the Clean Air Act to encourage recycled energy and cogeneration. 

Rugmark Foundation (now GoodWeave).  Senior Advisor for fundraising.

SmartFuel Inc.  Initiated and managed the first pilot project to brew local biodiesel for use in educational vehicles.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Advised the EPA on opportunities to increase private equity flow toward renewable energy projects and businesses.

William James Foundation.  Shari Friedman serves as a pro-bono judge for WJF's business plan competition, supporting social and environmental entrepreneurs.