Born with Albinism and therefore legal blindness, Sam learned to navigate the curiosities, expectations and stereotypes of disability at a young age. Sam draws on these experiences to deepen her reporting, using storytelling as a means of human connection.

Recently seen on the TEDx stage, Sam presented on her relationship to photojournalism as a means for answering visual questions. Her visual work is uniquely intentional and emotionally driven. Who better to document the visual world than someone experienced in questioning it? 

Whether shaping narratives at Delta Air Lines or covering the Paralympic Games in Paris for the Associated Press, Samantha is a well-rounded communicator. She has also covered the intricacy of environmental politics, protests and policy in Washington, D.C. With travel writing trips to Hawaii and leadership experience as photo editor at the student newspaper under her belt, Sam is excited to continue her career in storytelling.