Where did Cristián Samper go to school?

Cristián Samper studied at Harvard University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biology); Harvard University (Master of Arts - MA, Biology); Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) (BSc, Biology).

Cristián Samper

Investor

Managing Director and Leader of Nature Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Bronx, New York, United States

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About

Cristián Samper is Managing Director of the Bezos Earth Fund. He is a biologist with three decades of experience in science, environment, and public policy, including roles as founding director of Colombia's Instituto Humboldt, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, which operates conservation programs across 60 countries. He has served on multiple nonprofit, academic, and foundation boards.

Experience

Bezos Earth FundManaging Directorcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
Bezos Earth FundPrincipal Advisor2021 — 2022
Wildlife Conservation SocietyPresident and CEO2012 — 2022New York, New York, United States
Smithsonian InstitutionDirector, National Museum of Natural History2003 — 2012Washington D.C. Metro Area
Smithsonian InstitutionActing Secretary2007 — 2008Washington D.C. Metro Area
Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteDeputy Director2001 — 2003Panama
United Nations Convention on Biological DiversityChairman, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice1999 — 2001Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von HumboldtFounding Director1995 — 2001Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia
Fundacion FESDirector, Environment Division1992 — 1995Santiago de Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

Skills & more

Nonprofit OrganizationsData AnalysisPhilanthropyImpact EvaluationEnvironmental ScienceNonprofitsPublic SpeakingFundraisingenvironmentbiodiversitymuseumsPublic Policy

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international developmentconservationwildlifeeducationSustainability

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Colleagues at Bezos Earth Fund

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Senior Program Officer at Bezos Earth Fund

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Program Associate, Energy & Innovation at Bezos Earth Fund

Alexa Kleysteuber

Associate Director, Materials and Manufacturing Innovation at Bezos Earth Fund

Ally Friedman

Program Officer, Energy and Industry at Bezos Earth Fund

Amanda Eichel

Director, Equitable Urban Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Andy Jarvis

Director of Future of Food at Bezos Earth Fund

Anna Hedlund

Program Engagement Manager at Bezos Earth Fund

Anne Joachim

Finance & Accounting at LEAD

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cristián Samper?: Cristián Samper is Managing Director of the Bezos Earth Fund. He is a biologist with three decades of experience in science, environment, and public policy, including roles as founding director of Colombia's Instituto Humboldt, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, which operates conservation programs across 60 countries. He has served on multiple nonprofit, academic, and foundation boards.
Where does Cristián Samper work?: Cristián Samper is Managing Director and Leader of Nature Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund.
Where did Cristián Samper go to school?: Cristián Samper studied at Harvard University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biology); Harvard University (Master of Arts - MA, Biology); Universidad de los Andes (Colombia) (BSc, Biology).