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Samantha Schmitz

Samantha Schmitz

Project Manager, DC Events and Policy

As the Project Manager for DC Events and Policy, Sam coordinates outreach in the DC area in addition to supporting other state organizers and the policy team. Prior to working at Moms Clean Air Force, she worked for the World Resources Institute. She was also a past intern with the Moms team, which gave her experience conducting research, writing blogs, testifying before EPA, writing policy memos, and summarizing congressional hearings.

Sam earned her AB from Harvard University and studied Economics with minors focused on public health and climate change. She is also particularly interested in climate-driven health disparities and the connection between air pollution and sports accessibility. Sam has been featured on Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, and Fox 5 DC.

Recent Articles by Samantha Schmitz

Behind the Scenes: Congressional Hearing on Hidden Costs of Climate Change

Behind the Scenes: Congressional Hearing on Hidden Costs of Climate Change

Climate, Sports, and Recreation: Soccer Star Jessie Fleming

Climate, Sports, and Recreation: Soccer Star Jessie Fleming

Moms and Doctors in Congress Agree: Save the Endangerment Finding!

Moms and Doctors in Congress Agree: Save the Endangerment Finding!

Come With Moms to a Congressional Hearing on Climate Safety

Come With Moms to a Congressional Hearing on Climate Safety

Coffee and Comments: Endangerment Finding Action

Coffee and Comments: Endangerment Finding Action

My Climate Job: Suzie Hicks, Environmental Educator and Filmmaker 

My Climate Job: Suzie Hicks, Environmental Educator and Filmmaker 

Need Pride Month Inspiration? Check Out These 3 Environmentalists

Need Pride Month Inspiration? Check Out These 3 Environmentalists

Life Under Threat: Burning Plastics in Maryland

Life Under Threat: Burning Plastics in Maryland

Beyond Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Rights and Climate Justice 

Beyond Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Rights and Climate Justice 

5 Rising Climate Stars Moms Are Cheering for at COP28

5 Rising Climate Stars Moms Are Cheering for at COP28

Testimony: Sam Schmitz, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rollback, July 10, 2025

Testimony: Sam Schmitz, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rollback, July 10, 2025

Testimony: Sam Schmitz, EPA’s Proposed Power Plants Carbon Rule Repeal, July 8, 2025

Testimony: Sam Schmitz, EPA’s Proposed Power Plants Carbon Rule Repeal, July 8, 2025

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