Samantha Drake

Samantha Drake possesses extensive experience in content marketing and internal communications, currently serving as Assistant Director for both functions at Covington & Burling LLP since June 2018. Prior roles include Senior Manager and Manager of Internal Communications at Hilton, where responsibilities encompassed enhancing organizational messaging. Samantha's background also includes significant positions at Brightline Strategies as Director, managing high-profile accounts in various industries, and serving as Account Executive at Ketchum, supporting major consumer brands. Early career experience includes roles in public relations management at Honest Tea, where efforts in media relations and social media strategy were pivotal, as well as foundational positions at Burson-Marsteller, Terpin Communications, French West Vaughan, and MMI Associates. Samantha holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Organizational Communication from North Carolina State University.