Samantha Deluna

Samantha DeLuna, MFA, CFRE, currently serves as the Director of Donor Engagement at Seattle Children's, a position held since November 2024. With extensive experience in event planning and donor relations, Samantha has also owned and operated The Half Orange since May 2017, focusing on crafting story-driven events. Prior roles include Director of Events and Special Projects and Director of Special Events at Seattle Symphony from November 2019 to November 2024, and Donor Relations Manager at the Museum of Pop Culture from May 2016 to April 2017. Samantha's career at Seattle Symphony began in 2011, where various positions were held, culminating in a role as Special Events Manager. Additional experience includes internships at Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra, and administrative support at Seattle University. Samantha holds an MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Montana.