Samantha Booher
About Samantha Booher
Samantha Booher serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman, Ken Chenault, at General Catalyst, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in executive support roles, having previously worked at Thiel Capital and Jawbone in various capacities.
Work at General Catalyst
Samantha Booher has served as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman, Ken Chenault, at General Catalyst since 2018. In this role, she supports the Chairman in various administrative and operational tasks, contributing to the efficiency of the executive office. Her position is based in the Greater New York City Area, where she has been instrumental in managing communications and coordinating schedules.
Previous Experience at Thiel Capital
Before joining General Catalyst, Samantha Booher worked at Thiel Capital as the Assistant to CEO Peter Thiel. Her tenure lasted four months in 2016, during which she provided administrative support to the CEO, assisting in various operational tasks within the organization. This experience added to her skill set in high-level executive support.
Career at Jawbone
Samantha Booher held multiple roles at Jawbone from 2011 to 2018. She began as an Engineering Project Coordinator for 11 months before transitioning to the role of Executive Assistant to the VP of Software for four years. Subsequently, she served as the Executive Assistant to the President for nine months and as the Executive Office Operations Manager / Chief of Staff for two years. These positions allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of executive operations and project management.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Booher earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of San Francisco. This educational background has equipped her with analytical skills that are beneficial in her professional roles, particularly in managing complex tasks and supporting executive decision-making.