Samantha received both a BA in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from American University in Washington, D.C. She previously worked at MissionWired, where she was a key member of their operations team, managing contract administration for political and nonprofit clients, coordinating schedules, and improving processes across the organization. Samantha has significant experience in public policy and external relations. She interned for multiple members of Congress from Southern California, and she also interned at the DNC. Through her work in California and D.C., she understands the issues that California residents, businesses, and nonprofits face daily, and she has a genuine passion for contributing to work that leaves a positive impacacross communities.