Samantha has over 20 years of experience in public service, working with families and communities to increase prosperity and health. Across her career, Samantha improved public financial management internationally and fostered economic development within the U.S.

Samantha enjoys helping others to reduce the stress that both distance and disorder can create. She believes that good organization creates more time for enjoyable interactions and positive experiences. She looks forward to leveraging her creative problem solving and engaging communication style to reduce the stress that wading through papers and bills may pose.

Samantha is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army War College, (MA, Strategic Studies) and also earned an MA from the Elliott School of the George Washington University in International Affairs and a BA from Smith College with honors.

Samantha enjoys playing oboe with community orchestras and writing as hobbies. She writes across an array of genres, including children’s books and essays. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Samantha now lives in Silver Spring, MD with her husband. Together, they love boardgames, puzzles, and hiking. Samantha also enjoys gardening and baking, providing a delightful oasis for friends and family.