Samantha has managed over 200 events including Virginia Beach’s High School Graduations with 30,000+ attendees, and building specific programs for Pharrell Williams’ inaugural Something In the Water Festival. Receiving the supervisory role of the Usher/Ticket Taker and Shuttle Driver staff at just 24 years old was a demanding challenge, but has become one of the most rewarding accomplishments of her position. Innovation and adaptation are Samantha’s top strengths that has aided in her success both professionally and personally. She is a VMS Year 1 graduate slated to attend Year 2 in 2021, and will be celebrating her five year anniversary with the Virginia Beach Convention Center this fall.
When asked what being named to the 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2020 meant to her, Samantha replied, “Receiving the congratulatory email amongst all of the negative emails surrounding COVID was a breath of fresh air! It was not only good news resulting from my dedicated work and efforts, but positive news to share with coworkers, family, and friends and was a change of pace from the somber conversations at that time.”
Join your Foundation in congratulating Samantha on being honored as one of the 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2020! Join us each Thursday as we spotlight each honoree!
