Sam Chang is an intersectional environmentalist from Ecuador whose passion for data science led him to work with innovation projects funded by the NSF and the NASA ABI. They graduated from Pace University in 2022 with a Master’s in Environmental Science.
As a YPI Project and Cost Manager, Sam works with Clients to maintain budgets, project cost control and execute procurement for furniture, audiovisual, security, and IT project components. Sam also provides analytical cost management for construction requisitions and change orders across multiple YPI Collective projects.
Sam previously worked as a research assistant, leading workshops in South America and creating his R-based code package that addresses uncertainty in georeferenced data. They have been involved in education outreach and support for community-based actions for sustainable land management projects encouraging ecosystem conservation.
Sustainability, diversity, and equity have been driving interests for Sam. Asides from his innate interest in quantitative cost management, Sam has a passion for botany leading him to create a Tropical Greenhouse in Upstate New York where they grew and cared for flowering plants, cactus and epiphytes.
Sam excels at the following:
- Keeping the vision clear and work on track.
- Framing and coordination of project activities.
- Identifying needed resources.
- Sourcing and recruiting effective vendors and partners.
- Setting and maintaining milestones.
- Mobilizing and effective team coordination.
- Analytical review of change orders and bid submissions.
- Design and maintenance for interior plant installations.
Notable Clients: Helix Sleep; 575 Fifth Avenue; Girls Who Code, Greenwich House Pottery, The Brennan Center for Justice, The Collector’s Club
A complete resume and references can be provided upon request.
