Samantha Saccomanno

Samantha Saccomanno currently serves as a Community Partnerships Advisor focusing on Wellbeing at Queenstown Lakes District Council since September 2022. In parallel, Samantha has been a Yoga Instructor at Nadi Wellness Centre since November 2020 and works as a Virtual Field Trip Coordinator for Banyan Global Learning, providing interactive educational experiences about New Zealand culture. Previous experience includes roles as a Women's Wilderness Therapy Guide at Legacy Outdoor Adventures and a Sales Assistant at SnowBiz. Samantha has a background in public policy from The Bell Policy Center, where significant contributions included managing outreach efforts and publishing research on affordable housing. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government and Feminist and Gender Studies from Colorado College, along with international studies in Human Rights.