Samson Cruz

Samson Cruz is an experienced professional with a diverse background in journalism, research, and the literary arts. Currently serving as an Associate Analyst and Graphic Designer at Populus Empowerment Network since April 2025, Samson also acts as a Literary Agent and Global Rights Manager for Chennai International Book Fair, where the focus is on connecting Tamil authors with international publishers. Previous roles include News Producer and Content Creator at BEHINDWOODS, and Research Analyst and Content Writer for Dream Tamilnadu, where extensive research on caste discrimination was conducted. Samson's early experience includes volunteer work with the Government of Tamil Nadu in book categorization and transcription. Educational qualifications feature a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Certificate in Applied Journalism from Loyola College, where practical journalism skills were honed.