Samantha (she/her/elle) is a dedicated and results-driven young Haudenosaunee woman with ancestry from the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne. She currently resides in Lambton County, Ontario, located on the beautiful homeland of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa First Nations traditionally known as Three Fires Confederacy.

With over eight years of experience in research, marketing, communications, and community engagement, she is dedicated to leading collaborative initiatives that empower youth, young professionals, and marginalized voices.

Samantha has extensive experience through her previous roles in workforce development, public relations, social science research and the non-profit sector. Her academic achievements include 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 career, Samantha enjoys outdoor adventures with her adorably needy pup, volunteering within the community, creating podcasts and unwinding with video games.