Samantha Whittaker

Samantha Whittaker is an experienced professional in nonprofit management and program development, currently serving as a Development Specialist at Nixa Public Schools since March 2023. Prior roles include Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Alzheimer's Association® and Program Manager, alongside founding and chairing Local Hope, where fundraising events and community outreach activities were coordinated. Samantha has a strong background in the agricultural sector as a co-owner of Chaney Angus and has gained valuable insights into law and government policy as an Undergraduate Law Assistant at Haden & Byrne LLC. Educational accomplishments include a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Drury University and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri-Columbia.