Samuel Ponzar Cts

Samuel Ponzar, CTS, is a seasoned audio visual professional currently serving as the Senior Manager of Audio Visual Services & Systems at the United States Institute of Peace since February 2023. With extensive experience at the American Enterprise Institute since October 2015, Samuel has held multiple roles, including Senior Audio Visual Production Manager, where responsibilities include managing a team of technicians and overseeing livestreaming of events and video editing. Prior positions include Audio Visual Specialist at Cosmos Club, Lead Audio Visual Specialist at PSAV Presentation Services, and Technical Assets Assistant at C-SPAN. Samuel's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photographic and Film/Video Technology from Virginia Commonwealth University.