I'm an internationally accomplished professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience leading complex projects, programs, operations, and client services across diverse global teams and partnerships.I lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset and I enjoy building relationships, processes, and teams from the ground up.I spent 12 years as the Managing Director and co-founder of Percolate Galactic — an independent and Sundance, SXSW, and Webby-nominated creative studio and production house based in Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore.I’ve inspired teamwork while managing initiatives — from concept through delivery — for some of the world's most renowned brands, networks, organizations, and funders, including Disney, Paramount, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Girl Effect, Meta, and USAID.An AmeriCorps alum with a background in social work, I concurrently spent 12 years as the Executive Director and founder of Galaktik Good, an organization that combines evidence-based social & behavior change communications (SBCC) with world-class creative strategy.A resourceful collaborator and Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR), Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), and Gender Equity champion, I've been recognized for my advocacy work, public speaking, community building, amplification of BIPOC and LGBTQI+ voices, and impact across multiple sectors, including shaping Southeast Asia’s creative economy.My combined passions for the creative sector, social justice, and public service led me to Jakarta, Indonesia years ago and those same passions have led me back home, where I’m bringing my impact — along with my unique global perspective and experience — stateside.I provide consulting services, including project management, business development, creative direction, research, marketing & advertising, relationship management, strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, creative production management, copy & content, admin & ops, and other related services across multiple industries and sectors.Recent clients include GIPHY, Marvel, Ogilvy Paris, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Grounded Solutions Network, and Clarion West.For collaboration opportunities, contact me at samanthaj@ckson.info. NB: All views expressed here are my own and in no way reflect the views of any of the organizations that I am affiliated with.