Samantha (Sam) Houston is a senior manager for the Clean Transportation program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. In her role, she leads analysis and advocacy efforts to promote electric grid investments to support widespread vehicle electrification and vehicle-grid integration. She also contributes to UCS work to advance federal programs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and federal vehicle standards. Prior to joining UCS, Ms. Houston was an independent consultant, working on vehicle emissions standards and global climate policy modeling. She has also worked on transportation policies and carbon asset risks for fossil fuel companies with Ceres, and on building efficiency and behavioral engagement for the Harvard University Office for Sustainability. Ms. Houston earned a BA in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University, and an MS in technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.