Helen Sharp Remembered for Her Full Life and Artistic Spirit

On a tragic Sunday, a private jet en route from Austin to the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach, Florida, taking the lives of all nine aboard. Among those lost was Helen Sharp, a 40-year-old public relations expert and ceramicist. Helen was traveling with her husband, Adam Robinson, their children Emma and Charlie, friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and their nanny, Anita Maria Cetina.

Helen Sharp’s life and achievements were celebrated by friends, family, and fellow artists who highlighted her talent, love, and vibrant spirit. Her ceramics Instagram page shared, “Helen embodied a life well lived. She embraced the world, made beautiful things, built lasting relationships, and loved her people fiercely.”

Early Life and Education

Growing up in Houston, Helen attended the University of Arizona. She graduated in 2009 with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on art history and anthropology, as noted in a tribute post from the University of Arizona School of Art.

World Traveler and Educator

Helen’s career took her to several parts of the world. According to LinkedIn, she was in Buenos Aires from 2008 to 2009 teaching ESL and from 2013 to 2014 in Taipei as a writer and editor. She expressed in an Instagram post how her time in Taiwan shaped her personal growth. Her return to Argentina in 2015 marked a significant period in her life where she met Adam, her future husband.

Career in Public Relations

In 2019, Helen founded Influential PR, her boutique agency geared toward sustainable brands. By May 2024, her long-time friend Molly Ford Leibowitz joined as COO and partner.

Passion for Ceramics

Helen’s love for ceramics began in childhood and was a significant part of her adult life. She opened a ceramics studio in Aspen and continued to thrive in her artistic pursuits. Texas-based ceramic artist Rebeca Proctor recalled Helen’s determination and joy when working on large pieces, even during late stages of pregnancy.

Proctor noted Helen’s humility and dedication to learning, attending workshops with recognized artists like Austin Coudriet and Bari Ziperstein. The ceramics community admired Helen as a humble learner with a clear vision.

A Lovingly Remembered Life

Tributes from friends and fellow artists described Helen as a source of inspiration and joy. Her ability to make ordinary moments memorable and fun was a common thread in how she touched lives.

Bari Ziperstein confirmed Helen’s impact, expressing shock and lamentation over the tragic loss. Helen’s dedication to her family was profound, with friends remembering her deep bond with Adam and her children. Her life embraced adventure, family, and love, as illustrated in joint family statements.

Rebeca Proctor shared with Business Insider, “She was a wonderful mother and an incredible person who lived life to the fullest.”