Samantha McDermott

Samantha McDermott is a highly experienced strategic advisor and managing director at SaJo Advisors, specializing in enhancing financial performance and market visibility for clients since February 2016. In addition to this role, Samantha serves as a board advisor for the Innovative Design Thinking program at the University of California, Riverside, and provides advisory support for Kast, which focuses on immersive gaming experiences. Previous leadership positions include member of the Board of Directors for ACG Orange County, senior advisor for OCTANe OC, chief marketing officer at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, and president of McDermott Communications. Samantha's educational background includes dual MBA degrees from Brown University and IE Business School, as well as a BA in Art/Art History from Colgate University.