Sam’s passion lies in helping individuals navigate critical transitions as a compassionate and steady compass. Whether those transitions are rooted in higher education, career development or reentry, she is committed to designing reciprocal support systems and relationships that help marginalized individuals navigate change so they know they’re never alone in their journey.
Sam has continued her work in reentry by building mentorship communities at San Quentin State Prison since 2010. She currently works as a People Business Partner at Hazel Health, a healthcare start-up focused on bringing mental and physical healthcare to schools so kids who need to be seen and cared for don’t lose valuable time in schools in the process! Formerly, she was the People Operations Manager at Landed and Head of People, Culture & Operations at Root & Rebound, a criminal justice and legal aid and advocacy organization committed to restoring power and resources to the families and communities most harmed by mass incarceration.
Sam received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MBA at the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy at Mills College. She is a proud Evanston, Illinois native who can be seen playing competitive soccer and trying to live every day with balance alongside her partner and two fierce daughters.