Sam Benson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

St Paul, Minnesota, US

-Project manager for the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue Study (JTIQ) federal grant related to transmission planning. -Facilitated and coordinated meetings between a wide array of public, private, and non-profit stakeholders. -Ensured the timely completion of deliverables necessary for the execution of a federal grant valued at over $400.

St Paul, Minnesota, US

-Drafted reports on energy policy in Minnesota-Wrote Requests for Proposals (RFPs)-Participated in coalition meetings for transmission planning projects

Minneapolis, MN, US

-Researched green ammonia and electric grid resiliency.-Conducted, transcribed, and coded interviews of industry professionals and government officials. -Created an annotated bibliography on the health impacts of hydrogen and ammonia production and transport-Research done under the guidance of Dr. Elise Harrington

Minneapolis, MN, US

-Teaching assistant for Introduction to Policy Analysis and Environmental Economics courses at Humphrey School of Public Affairs -Graded student writing and provided feedback. -Advised students over office hours and answered questions regarding coursework and research. -Provided administrative support to the lead instructor.

Boulder, CO, US

-Planned and implemented events to promote the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy tax credits. -Tracked news and policy updates regarding the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy. -Researched state-level clean energy and climate groups and investments.

Saint Paul, MN, US

Organized, planned, and executed events with volunteers, political campaigns, and elected officials. Engaged in direct voter outreach through phone calls, texting, and door-knocking. Represented the campaign at public events including the Minnesota State Fair, and National Night Out.

Lobbied state and federal elected officials in support of climate and clean energy legislation.Organized 500+ volunteers to meet with their members of Congress in the spring of 2021.Led organizational efforts to support the Clean Cars MN initiative. Submitted comments to relevant dockets at the Public Utilities Commission using the e-dockets system.

Conducted outreach in rural communities in order to register subscribers for small-scale solar gardens

Worked as a canvasser on a state senate special campaign in northern Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Facilitated a literacy tutoring program for students age 4-12 who were living in transitional housing.Responsibilities included: lesson planning, working with students individually and in small groups on academic and social skills, administering assessments, monitoring student growth, communicating with teachers, and coordinating field trips and enrichment.

Kalispell, MT, US

Planned and facilitated activities for campers primarily age 6 to 13. Activities included: games, campouts, volunteer opportunities, and bible studies. Led weeklong vacation bible schools in Montana towns, collaborated with community members and church leaders.Served in a leadership role (Age Group Coordinator) for the summer of 2016.

Master Of Science In Science, Technology, And Environmental Policy, Climate And Clean Energy Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education And Teaching