Fremont-Smith, the first American to teach as a Foreign Expert in Northeastern China in 1978, has lived in China for 30 years. She received her Masters degree from Harvard University in the 1980’s. Fluent in Chinese, Frances joined Future Generations in 2004 and is responsible for the community development programs throughout the Tibet Autonomous Region, acts as a consultant to the Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) National Nature Preserve, coordinates the task force for the creation of the Four Great Rivers Conservation Management Plan and created the Green Long March concept.
