Samantha (she/her) is of mixed settler ancestry on her mother’s side with Haudenosaunee ancestry from the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne on her father’s side.

With over ten years of experience across communications, marketing, research, and community engagement, she brings a collaborative and relationship-focused approach to her work. Samantha has worked across workforce development, public relations, social science research, and the non-profit sector, supporting initiatives focused on youth, community, and meaningful engagement.

She holds a Business Administration diploma from Lambton College and an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing from Nipissing University.

Beyond her professional work, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, birding, and photographing wildlife alongside her adorably needy pup. She also volunteers through wildlife conservation and youth initiatives, supports Indigenous and youth voices through podcasting, and unwinds with video games.