Born and raised in southern West Virginia, Samantha studied Multidisciplinary Studies at West Virginia University before moving to Colorado in the fall of 2011.  She has held various roles in branch banking and is currently a Branch Operations Associate Manager with Wells Fargo.  

Samantha has served on an associate rector search committee, led the formation of a young adults ministry, and joined a group for an international medical trip focusing on eyecare.  She joined the board of Teach Men to Fish in 2018 and has been inspired watching the apprentices learn and develop their skills. 

Samantha is currently pursuing a Management degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver and lives in southwest Denver with her husband.