Andrew F. Smith is a business strategy consultant and an expert in international economic development. Mr. Smith led an expedition to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2002 to better understand the true benefits and costs behind the Arctic drilling debate. Andrew launched the Treasure America Project in 2005 because of his understanding that America’s economy would profit more from efficient vehicle and clean energy development than from improved drilling technology and continued oil reliance. After studying the economic climate in communities in northern Alaska, Andrew recognized tremendous opportunity for native populations to regain control of their cultural heritage while diversifying into alternative economic activities.
Prior to leading the Treasure America Project, Andrew advised companies and governments in the United States, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Caribbean on economic development strategy with the consulting firm, OTF Group. He is accustomed to building consensus among diverse audiences: in Eastern Alabama he worked with community groups to stimulate tourism industry development while in Eastern Europe he helped small businesses to market specialty products to global markets. Before OTF Group, Andrew built his facilitation skills with The Monitor Group where he engaged business executives of Fortune 500 companies in multiple industrial sectors.
During the summer of 2005 the Treasure America Project went to the village
of Kaktovik, Alaska to analyze the economic consequences of oil industry dependence
and opportunities to promote increased local entrepreneurship.
Invitation
for Citizens of Kaktovik.
Seminar Flyer [PDF].
Trip report
[DOC].
Website for local guides.
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