Sam joined Oxford Innovation (OI) in July 2007 as Project Coordinator for the Innovation Advisory Service (IAS) reporting to SEEDA, coordinating 12 Advisors, and organizing events and meetings all over the South East of England.  She assisted with the coordination and set up of “Grow Cornwall” for SWRDA.

Prior to joining OI, Sam worked for a firm of Solicitors where she completed her ILEX Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice specializing in Employment Law. Sam and her husband also lived in America for 4 years, travelling extensively, mainly on business (visiting 32 states), running marketing campaigns and organizing events in both the US and Europe.

Sam is one of two Coordinators for Oxfordshire Innovation & Growth, arranging and running Events throughout Oxfordshire and assisting with Mentoring and Networking.