Samantha Foran

Samantha Foran is an experienced professional in stewardship and donor relations, currently serving as Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations for both the Office of Volunteer & Community Involvement at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and The Grainger College of Engineering. Previous roles include Philanthropy Manager and Wish Specialist at Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas, as well as Community Affairs and Chicago Cubs Charities Administrative Coordinator with the Chicago Cubs. Prior experience also encompasses positions with the Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, The Y (YMCA), and Allerton Park & Retreat Center. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Illinois State University, along with participation in the Illinois State Redbird Cultural Immersion Program at Politechnika Opolska.