Sam joined the First Tee – Triangle Team in July of 2025 as the Annual Giving Coordinator. A proud alum of First Tee, her passion for the game of golf and the organization began early in life and continues to drive her work today. Sam earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2023. Before joining First Tee – Triangle, she served as a Marketing and Sales Manager at a start-up company based in Charlotte, prior to relocating to the Raleigh area.

Originally from Chicago, Sam has called North Carolina home for the past six years. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, going to concerts, reading, spending time with family and friends, and taking long walks with her dog Moose.  

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