Sam Blakely is a passionate storyteller and organizer flourishing as a change agent for progress, justice, and accountability. Sam strives to be a community leader and advocates for marginalized people by educating, nurturing, presenting and mentoring. She adds value to every team she joins. Sam has been featured as a fierce advocate in many familiar publications such as the New York Times and The Grio. She has also shared her story on CNN and NowThis.Sam specializes in:- Powerful and dynamic public speaking and presentation- Cultivating robust relationships through networking and recruiting- Constructing and delivering engaging trainings, workshops, master classes and seminars- Event Management, Activation Curation, and Conference Planning- Delivering tangible results that align with shared goals- Developing campaigns focused on rallying support for progressive policies and agendas