Sam graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2015 with a BS degree in Resort and Hospitality Management and joined UT CLEE in 2018 as a Project Manager on the event planning team. Prior to joining CLEE, Sam was a Lifestyle Director for a Del Webb Community in South Florida, managing over 20 events a month.

In her spare time, Sam owns her own wedding planning and coordination business, East Tennessee Weddings and Events. When not working, she enjoys being outside, traveling and spending time with friends, family and her pets.