Samantha is the Fund Development and Marketing Manager at Voices for Children, a local nonprofit that advocates for equitable opportunity for children in Nebraska through research, policy, and community engagement. She was born and raised in a small town in central Nebraska and is passionate about using her voice to help create safe and equitable spaces where everyone can thrive. Her love of learning has led her to Bellevue University, where she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Human Services. Samantha lives with two sassy Great Danes, her husband, three children, and mother-in-law. When she isn’t working, she enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, show choir and musical performances, and other activities.