Samantha Leo

Samantha Leo currently serves as the Vice President of Advancement at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, a position held since October 2024. Prior to this role, Samantha Leo was the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) from June 2013 to September 2024, where leadership facilitated the raising of over $30 million annually and implemented successful strategies for corporate engagement. Earlier experience includes roles in corporate sponsorship and fundraising at Los Angeles Opera, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Throughout a diverse career, Samantha Leo has demonstrated expertise in philanthropy, fundraising, and strategic leadership in the arts sector.