Samantha Pearce is the Vice President of Sustainability at NYS Homes and Community Renewal, where she oversees the states Weatherization Assistance Program and aligns and implements sustainability standards across the agency with New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) decarbonization goals. She previously held positions as the Director of Housing Development and Sustainability at Selfhelp Community Services and as the Director of Energy Management Services at Bright Power. She has over ten years of experience supporting operators and owners to reduce utility and operations costs through on-site training, data analysis, and technical field support. She developed various Technical Service programs with a focus on portfolio benchmarking, energy audits, construction management, and technical review; all supporting affordable housing owners throughout New York. Samantha is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP), Associate AIA member, and has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering.