Samantha Happ

Samantha Happ is currently the Managing Director at Local2030 Islands Network and the Global Strategy & Communications Coordinator at UNDP. With a background in development and strategy, she has worked on projects focusing on climate action, menstrual hygiene management, gender and conflict data analysis, social and emotional learning, and tech systems. Samantha has also held roles in teaching, grant writing, programme design, and advocacy in various organizations such as UN Women, Chuuk Women's Council, and Xavier High School Micronesia. She holds a Master's in Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Political Science and Government from Loyola University Chicago.