Samantha manages the communications and outreach strategy across the four partner states, working with more than a dozen partner and producer groups to recruit farmers and ranchers into the pilot program.  Her key responsibilities include leading the Alliance’s brand and website, managing the producer dashboard, overseeing media relations, and running all things social media (follow us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn!).

With a focus on local food systems, Samantha brings over ten years of experience working across multiple sectors to advance sustainability in agriculture.  She holds a B.S. in Geography, Sustainable Architecture and Planning from Texas A&M University (2014) and a M.S. in Environmental Partnership Management from the University of Aberdeen (2019).