Sam contributes to Maytree’s policy and research strategy. Before joining Maytree, Sam held progressively senior positions in the public and financial services sectors where she developed and analyzed social policies and programs. Sam’s work has focused on the social safety net, health policy, labour market dynamics, data analysis, human rights reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Sam holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Toronto and an honours bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Western Ontario.