“Samantha is an incredible events manager in that she knows how to get things done. She has an extensive network of resources that helps in her ability to produce above and beyond results. She is consistently bringing fresh ideas into the planning process, which makes it exciting to work with her!
—Juan Martinez, Development Director, Basic Rights Oregon
“Samantha is a DREAM to work with!”
—Jonny Shultz, Q6 Talent
"Samantha & Kristin have brought our event to new levels each year and do so by engaging and involving every constituency: our board, staff, parents, faculty, students and the community."
—Suzanne Smith, former Director of Development, The Northwest Academy
"I am so grateful to Samantha for the stress she has removed from our staff and the growth she has brought to our event."
—Mary V. Folberg, Head of School, The Northwest Academy
"Samantha was a detailed project manager, worked fantastically with our 20 member staff team, and coordinated everything on site seamlessly, which made our conference a huge success."
—Lisa Flick, Director of Network Development, Hands on Network
"Samantha's passion drives her work. You can see it in her eyes, you can feel it as she brings a sense of calm to your event chaos. She's fully invested in getting the job done right. Her classy style and her fine-tuned art of negotiation will make your event guests wonder how you pulled it off with such little time or on such a tight budget."
—Calvin Fleming, Special Events & Development, No on 36 Campaign
"For Sam, an event can't just be a creative event. She gets that it not only must be creative and fun but that the event is critical to the financial success and well-being of her non-profit and for-profit clients. Sam's ability to simply put on one helluva an event while combining it with return-on-investment for her clients is what sets her apart in a very competitive field.” - Brian Kurth, NWA Board Member
“I loved working with Samantha. She was so helpful throughout the event.”
—Bruce Hall, Woodburn School District Catering Services
“Congratulations on a terrific groundbreaking day! The event itself was more fun, energetic, hopeful, and helpful than I could have imagined. The energy was vibrant and happening. Our donors and supporters looked pleased, luminaries were preening, and the project chiefs were beaming. Lots of people to please... and you did it!"
—Johanna Thoeresz, Vice President Fundraising, MercyCorps