Saskia Samuels

Saskia Samuels is an experienced Financial Counsellor currently employed at UnitingCare Community since February 2020, where responsibilities include providing financial counselling, advocacy, and community education aimed at empowering clients. Prior to this role, Saskia worked as a Financial Counsellor at United Synergies Ltd and gained initial experience at The Salvation Army as a Financial Counsellor trainee. Alongside counselling roles, Saskia has held various project management positions, including Project Officer at UnitingCare Community, Client Service Manager, and National Program Manager at Creative Activation, demonstrating strong skills in project planning, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Financial Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from Berufsakademie Mannheim.