NOT YOUR
AVERAGE PM

As a strategist, I focus on the core tenets of product success—viability, value, feasibility, and usability—while maintaining a transparent, accountable, and curious approach.

I focus on creating inclusive spaces that foster collaboration and psychological safety, ensuring everyone involved feels valued and empowered.

With over a decade of experience in product, project, and program management, I specialize in bringing strategic initiatives to life—from concept to execution. I thrive in startup environments, guiding teams through development, introduction, and growth stages. My expertise lies in facilitating discovery sessions, aligning stakeholders across disciplines, and crafting roadmaps that balance business objectives with clear, actionable milestones. Whether it’s developing a product feature or building an entire ecosystem, 

Empathy-Driven Leadership

As my teams know, I operate a little different than most project managers they work with. I try to incorporate play, adaptability, and embracing failure into everything we do. I let my teams know I've got their back so they can feel safe enough to take risks and present new ideas. This has expanded even more so in my work in making an inclusive environment for my team members and creating inclusive products for the people we serve. 

Fun Facts

I led a culture guild for many years!

I'm a libra and type #2 enneagram,
"the helper"

I live in Austin, TX but am originally from Chicago, IL. #deepdishdarling

This is a space for

empowering project leaders 

There's plenty of training and resources out there for c-suite level team members. I wanted to create content tailored to the CEO of projects, not companies.

"I look forward to working with Sam every day. She is a brilliant project manager, communicator, and facilitator."

"You can tell her team respects Sam and that they all collaborate well together, which is clearly her doing."

"I came away feeling completely validated and empowered after her workshop."