Sam Pressler

Sam Pressler is an experienced professional currently serving as a Practitioner Fellow in Democracy at the University of Virginia and a Research Affiliate with the Harvard Human Flourishing Program. As the Co-Founder and Chief Tissue Officer of Connective Tissue, Sam focuses on writing about the connections that bind communities. In addition, Sam holds the position of President at Sixth Man Advisors, partnering with organizations to develop sustainable programs. Other noteworthy roles include Executive Coach at Talentism and a Fellow at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where contributions were made to launch the Economic Recovery Corps. Sam also founded the Armed Services Arts Partnership, one of the largest veterans arts organizations in the U.S., and played a pivotal role in creating the W&M Military & Veterans Working Group at William & Mary. Sam's educational background includes an MBA from Stanford University, an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Finance from William & Mary.