Sam is a communications and marketing professional whose work has brought together the arts, economic development, and regional partnership-building. A Southern Illinois native, she studied theater at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and began her marketing career at the Glimmerglass Festival. She later served as Strategic Collaborations and Communications Associate at the Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation, where she supported economic development and the visitor economy through collaborative regional initiatives. She currently leads the Marketing Committee for Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, bringing strategic vision, strong communications skills, and a commitment to community engagement to the organization.