Sam was introduced to the nonprofit sector in college through grassroots fundraising at Clean Water Action where he canvassed door-to-door advocating for clean water and air resources, successfully maintaining and/or flipping several crucial senate seats in favor of pro-environmental candidates. After spending a year studying Migration Policies in Rome, Italy, he continued working to bolster bipartisan conversation at The Common Good Forum before taking on all development duties at The Picture House Regional Film Center, a premiere mission-driven arts center in Westchester, NY. Sam is also an avid Hockey player which helped influence his desire to work with Right To Play, Sam enjoys watching sports, following politics, dancing, rollerblading and spending time with his two cats, Ozzy and Ferris. Having been born into a family of NYC restauranters, Sam is also a massive foodie and loves cooking and/ or trying a plethora of different cuisines.