Samantha Darlington Mpa

Samantha Darlington, MPA, is a skilled Community Economic Development Planner currently employed at the North Carolina Department of Commerce since August 2023, focusing on strategic economic development planning for small towns and rural communities. Prior experience includes serving as a Solar Educator and New Construction Support at Southern Energy Management, where customer materials and education for homeowners and builders were developed. Samantha also held roles as a Nonprofit Development Intern at Bull City Woodshop, a Bartender at Sullivan's Steakhouse, a Manager at Comeback Shack, a Lead Camp Counselor at the Town of Clayton, and a Head Waiter at La Cucina Italiana. Samantha earned a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University and a degree in Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University.