Samantha Allen
About Samantha Allen
Samantha Allen is a Senior Culture Editor at Condé Nast, with a diverse background in journalism and academia. She has authored several books, including 'Real Queer America' and 'Patricia Wants to Cuddle', and holds a PhD in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Emory University.
Work at Condé Nast
Samantha Allen currently serves as the Senior Culture Editor at Condé Nast, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Culture Editor from 2022 to 2023 and as a Contributing Editor from 2021 to 2022. During her time at Condé Nast, she contributed to various cultural discussions and editorial projects, enhancing the publication's engagement with contemporary cultural issues.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Allen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics and Women's & Gender Studies from Rutgers University, which she attended from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education at Emory University, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from 2010 to 2015. Her academic background informs her editorial work, particularly in cultural and gender-related topics.
Background
Samantha Allen has a diverse background in journalism and editorial roles. She began her career at The Daily Beast, where she served as a Columnist and later as a Staff Writer and Senior Reporter from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she worked at Crosscut as a Contributing Opinion Columnist in 2021. Her experience spans various media outlets, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of cultural narratives.
Published Works
Samantha Allen is an accomplished author with several published works. Her book 'Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States' was released by Little, Brown in 2019. She also published 'Love & Estrogen' in 2018 through Amazon Original Stories. In 2020, her Audible Original 'M to (WT)F' was released. Her novel 'Patricia Wants to Cuddle' was published by Zando in 2022, and she has a forthcoming novel titled 'Roland Rogers Isn't Dead Yet' set to be published by Zando.