Sam was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba before moving to Thunder Bay in 2016 to attend Lakehead University. She completed her Bachelor of Education and Masters in Social Justice Education while writing for The Argus Newspaper as News Editor and Editor-in-Chief. Sam has spent the past two years working at the university as the Pride Central Coordinator, where she advocates for 2SLGBTQIA+ students. In addition to partaking in the city’s vibrant food scene, she enjoys cooking for her family, friends and partner, Theresa.