Samantha Smith, director of the WWF International Arctic Programme
Born 1 May, 1963, in Washington, D.C., USA.
Lives in Nesbru, Norway, about 20 km outside of Oslo.
Separated; two children, Espen Alexander (11 yrs.) and Sunniva (8 yrs.).
Enjoys spending time with family; hiking, biking and other outdoor activities; reading; and marital arts.
WWF International Arctic Programme 1996-present
Oslo, Norway
Director (2002-present). Leads and coordinates WWF's work in the Arctic and manages the WWF Arctic Programme team in Oslo. Represents WWF in high-level international and arctic regional political fora, appears regularly in the media as a spokesperson on arctic environmental issues, develops strategic initiatives for WWF in the region, and gives lectures on arctic issues.
Deputy Director (1996-2002). Represented WWF in political fora and industry negotiations; program development; and covered tourism, toxics and oil and gas issues.
Morgenstein & Jubelirer 1992-1995
San Francisco, Ca
Litigation attorney. Appeared in court, researched and wrote briefs, negotiated agreements. Securities and environmental litigation.
Co-chair, Bar Association of San Francisco Equal Access to Justice Task Force.
Youth Law Center, commendations for volunteer work on behalf of disabled children; Bar Association of San Francisco, Award of Merit for volunteer activities.
Morrison & Foerster 1989-1991
San Francisco, Ca
Litigation attorney. Researched and wrote briefs, appeared in court, negotiated agreements. Worked primarily on securities litigation.
Youth Law Center, commendation for volunteer work for children's rights.
Education
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley 1986-1989
Berkeley, California
Juris Doctorate, 1989. GPA: 3.45. Oral Advocacy Award, Moot Court; Board Member, Berkeley Law Foundation (1987-1989).
Recipient, Berkeley Law Foundation Grant (1986). Worked with a team to develop an educational program for state court employees on domestic violence.
University of California at Berkeley 1984-1986
Berkeley, California
Bachelor of Arts, History, 1986. GPA: 3.95. Phi Beta Kappa; University and departmental honors; Mildred Jordan Sharp Award for Outstanding Junior Women (1985).
Reed College 1981-1983
Portland, Oregon
Major: History/Literature. GPA: 3.87. Commendations for Academic Achievement (1981-82, 1982-83).
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