Sam (she/they) is passionate about helping people and groups achieve their goals. In her 16 years with Family Councils Ontario (formerly Family Councils’ Program) she has supported thousands of family members and long-term care home staff to improve their work to achieve the best possible outcomes and meaningful impacts. In their role as Executive Director, she focuses on building and maintaining relationships with funders, stakeholders, and community partners to carry out activities that support FCO's mission & develop strategies that enable the organization to create positive change within the long-term care sector.

Sam holds an Honours B.A. from York University. A dedicated lifelong learner, she also holds Advanced Client-Directed Case Management and Volunteer Management post-graduate certificates from Humber College, a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto, a Masters Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre. She is working on a Voluntary Sector Management Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University.