Samantha Franklin

Samantha Franklin is an experienced professional in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as a Senior Program Officer at the Ms. Foundation for Women since October 2020, with prior roles including Program Officer and Interim Program Officer. As the owner of S. Franklin Services, LLC, since June 2019, Samantha provides consulting services. Previous experience includes positions at Columbia University as a Live Support Specialist, Director of Community Investment at L+M Development Partners Inc., and various roles at the Johnson Family Foundation, including Program Officer and Grants Manager. Early career roles include Junior Capacity Building Assistant at the Harm Reduction Coalition and Project Manager at Jobs for the Future. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University.