Samantha Sekar
Senior Research Manager at Analyst Institute- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Analyst Institute
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Research Manager
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Jan 2020 - Present
Helps progressive organizations make evidence-based decisions
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Resources for the Future
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research assistant
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
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The Ohio State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
• Class: “Energy, the Environment, and the Economy” (Aug-Dec 2012) • Class: “Feast or Famine: The Global Business of Food (Jan -May 2013) • Graded papers, quizzes, and exams • Taught basic economics and environment-related concepts • Prepared class reading list and activities • Class: “Energy, the Environment, and the Economy” (Aug-Dec 2012) • Class: “Feast or Famine: The Global Business of Food (Jan -May 2013) • Graded papers, quizzes, and exams • Taught basic economics and environment-related concepts • Prepared class reading list and activities
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Environmental Defense Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Land Use and Climate Change intern
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
• Prepared summary document on carbon mitigation in agriculture for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) • Wrote literature review about greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies • Presented an educational seminar to colleagues on sustainable agriculture • Prepared summary document on carbon mitigation in agriculture for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) • Wrote literature review about greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies • Presented an educational seminar to colleagues on sustainable agriculture
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Ohio House of Representatives
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legislative intern
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Jan 2009 - May 2011
• Wrote solar energy report for Ohio House Committee on Alternative Energy • Researched and responded to constituent questions and concerns • Prepared materials for committee hearings • Wrote solar energy report for Ohio House Committee on Alternative Energy • Researched and responded to constituent questions and concerns • Prepared materials for committee hearings
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USDA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Soil conservationist
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
• Designed wetland and soil conservation plans • Participated in conservation compliance checks • Educated students about USDA programs and the importance of natural resource conservation • Designed wetland and soil conservation plans • Participated in conservation compliance checks • Educated students about USDA programs and the importance of natural resource conservation
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Department of Energy Scholar
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
• Revised air operating permits and water permits • Participated in nuclear waste site surveillances • Compiled database of permits • Participated in creating an environmental impact statement for Black Rock reservoir • Revised air operating permits and water permits • Participated in nuclear waste site surveillances • Compiled database of permits • Participated in creating an environmental impact statement for Black Rock reservoir
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Education
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Stanford University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environment and Resources -
The Ohio State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural Economics -
The Ohio State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Science -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science