American Prairie
Samantha Beebout has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Samantha is currently working as the Vice President of Philanthropy at American Prairie since January 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Director of Philanthropy at the same organization from March 2019 to January 2023. Samantha also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Montana State University-Bozeman from January 2018 to June 2020. From January 2015 to January 2019, they served as the Director of Development/Estate, Trust & Gift Planning at Montana State University Alumni Foundation. Before that, they worked as Prospect Management & Research at the same organization from August 2012 to December 2014. Samantha also has experience as a Development Specialist at Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa from August 2010 to August 2012. Samantha started their career as an Americorps VISTA from August 2009 to August 2010.
Samantha Beebout holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, which they obtained from Montana State University-Bozeman between 2014 and 2016. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree at Bryn Mawr College from 2005 to 2009. In addition to their academic achievements, Samantha also obtained a certification as a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving from the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies in December 2018.
American Prairie
Working in Montana’s Northern Great Plains, American Prairie is creating the largest nature reserve in the contiguous United States. Already underway, when complete the Reserve will connect a rare grassland landscape of public and private spaces one and a half times larger than Yellowstone National Park — teeming with an amazing diversity and abundance of native wildlife. American Prairie Reserve is funded exclusively by private individuals and foundations. We engage in science and education projects, provide public access and help expand economic opportunities for local communities. National Geographic describes our work as “one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in American history.”