Samantha Sanders

Samantha Sanders is currently the Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy at the Economic Policy Institute. With experience in various roles in government relations, policy development, and digital communications coordination, Samantha has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing progressive, racial-justice-centered narratives on economic policy. Samantha has a background in East Asian Studies from Yale University and has held positions at organizations such as More Perfect Union, The Groundwork Collaborative, and the U.S. Department of Labor. Their expertise lies in building relationships with diverse partners and allies, developing collaborative plans for economic justice campaigns, and providing guidance and professional development support to team members.