Sam Jewett
About Sam Jewett
Sam Jewett serves as the Head of ESG and Associate Director at Acumen, where he leads initiatives focused on environmental, social, and governance factors. With a diverse background in impact investing and extensive experience in various sectors, he has worked on projects across multiple regions, including Africa, India, and Latin America.
Current Role at Acumen
Sam Jewett serves as the Head of ESG and Associate Director at Acumen, a position held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of addressing social issues through investment strategies. His responsibilities include leading projects that integrate ESG considerations into investment decisions, ensuring alignment with Acumen's goals.
Previous Experience in Impact Investment
Prior to his current role, Sam Jewett worked at Acumen as the ESG Insights Manager from 2021 to 2024. He also gained experience as a Deal Team Associate at the NYU Impact Investment Fund from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles include a Summer Associate position at Sonen Capital LLC in 2019 and a Compliance and Research Associate at TruFund Financial Services from 2019 to 2020. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in impact investing and ESG practices.
Education and Academic Background
Sam Jewett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Political Science from Vanderbilt University, completed in 2011. He also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in 2020. Additionally, he studied International Relations at the University of St Andrews during a study abroad program in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in social impact and development.
Global Project Experience
Sam Jewett has extensive experience working on projects across various regions, including West, Central, and East Africa, India, Pakistan, Latin America, and the United States. His work has involved leading ESG, climate, and gender projects for both equity and debt funds, showcasing his ability to address complex social issues in diverse contexts. This global perspective enhances his effectiveness in developing strategies that benefit under-served communities.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Before his current roles in impact investing, Sam Jewett gained valuable experience as a Youth Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Morocco from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Program Assistant at Saint Paul Public Schools from 2015 to 2018 and served as an aide in the Music Department and Development Office at Maru-a-Pula School in Botswana in 2011. These roles contributed to his understanding of community development and education.