I am committed to amplifying voices, fostering genuine connections, and building on a foundation of grace. My work supports individuals with the knowledge and skills to become the best version of themselves while navigating coercive systems. I equip people to act with greater intention and guide organizations in creating inclusive, uplifting environments. I help others understand the impact of working alongside those facing injustice to diminish harm.

I believe in the power of personal narratives to promote authenticity, dispel myths, and reject shame. For more than twenty years, I’ve worked in the non-profit sector, advocating with youth, families, and people who’ve experienced violence and for reproductive justice. My focus is on empowerment and transformation, ensuring our communities thrive.

I embody the spirit of Sojourner Truth, carry forward the legacy of the griot, and work relentlessly toward justice and equity. My goal is to build a legacy deeply rooted in my communities that will honor my ancestors and make my son Gabriel and bonus kid Kayla proud.

B. S. Child Youth & Family Studies University of Nebraska Omaha

M.A. Teaching College of Saint Mary

[Special Education & Social Studies]

M.Divinity United Theological Seminary Twin Cities

[Concentration Social Transformation] 

Artivist

Creating art that uplifts and challenges.

Reese

Beautiful Dark Skin Dream

The Smiths

Words we heal in community above a group of diverse people

Community

Kinship Foster Care & Adoption

Adultification to Oversexualization

Life at the Intersection of Black and Female

My Reproductive Injustice Journey

Thriving Despite

Grit, Resiliency, and Imposter Syndrome

Sam embodies what it means to be an intersectional leader and teacher in our community.
Enjoyable, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking in roughly equal amounts
Sam is intelligent and driven in her quest for justice and the empowerment of others.