Sam joined the Alliance team in May 2024 as our Events Coordinator. She’s responsible for planning and executing our key events, including our annual Mental Well-Being Research Forum, Board meetings, events related to our training and development activities, and community engagement events. Sam also supports internal planning for staff meetings and retreats, ensuring everything runs smoothly.  

Being of service is in Sam’s blood – she comes from a family of restaurateurs and has worked in hospitality since she was 15. Coupling her 10+ years working in restaurant, management, and administrative roles with her formal education in Travel & Tourism, Sam brings a wealth of customer service expertise to her role with the Alliance. Making the leap from private industry to the non-profit world, Sam loves contributing to the Alliance’s mission and helping make a meaningful impact on the Island community.  

When she’s not organizing Alliance events, Sam likes to take on creative projects such as painting murals for friends and spending time with her husband and two rescue beagles, Mike (named after Michael Scott) and Penny.  

In her words… 

What do you love most about working with the Alliance’s community partners?   

“When I first started with the Alliance, I attended the Brain Story Pilot Program and was so inspired by the community partners in the room. They shared some of the big challenges they face in their day-to-day work, yet they never let those challenges stop them. Knowing there are people so dedicated to their work and moving the needle gives you hope for the future.”