Samantha has a breadth of experience managing a diverse combination of clients in industries and interests ranging from entertainment and education to public works and technology. She represents clients before multiple jurisdictions and has experience working with officials at all levels of government. On behalf of both public and private sector clients Samantha develops and executes comprehensive public affairs programs to gain support for a broad range of issue areas.
In addition to her work, Samantha is involved in many civic and non-profit activities. Samantha sits on the executive board of Los Angeles Conservation Corps, the board of Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles, and the board of Mujeres de la Tierra. She is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industry and Commerce Association, and the Los Angeles County Business Federation. She is a past board chair of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats and the Century City Chamber of Commerce, a graduate of the Anti-Defamation League’s Salvin Leadership program and is an alumna of the Leadership LA Program of the Los Angeles Business Council.
A former White House Intern, Samantha received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her Master’s Degree in International Political Economy from the University of Southern California. Samantha lives in Cheviot Hills with her husband David and their two children.
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