Samantha van Dyke

Samantha Van Dyke is a skilled communications professional with experience in various journalism roles. Currently serving as Communications Coordinator at Operation Kindness since June 2022, Samantha previously worked as Dallas Metro Reporter for Community Impact Newspaper, where responsibilities included covering local news, attending school board and city council meetings, and producing feature stories. As Managing Editor and Associate Editor for The Arkansas Traveler, Samantha managed editorial teams, oversaw publication design, and coordinated staff reporting. Earlier experience includes roles as a staff writer for Razorback Yearbook and participation in a specialized journalism practicum at Razorback Reporter, focusing on student loan debt. Samantha holds a degree from the University of Arkansas, awarded in 2020.