Samantha Epstein
About Samantha Epstein
Samantha Epstein serves as the Senior People Operations Manager at Landed, where she focuses on aligning leadership vision with people-centric strategies during organizational growth. She has extensive experience in various roles within educational and nonprofit sectors, emphasizing conflict management and support for diverse organizations.
Work at Landed
Samantha Epstein currently serves as the Senior People Operations Manager at Landed, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on operationalizing leadership visions while prioritizing people during organizational growth. Her responsibilities include overseeing various aspects of people operations and ensuring that the organization effectively supports its workforce.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to her current role, Samantha Epstein worked at Root & Rebound in several capacities, including Head of People, Culture & Operations and Director of People Systems & Management from 2020 to 2022. She also served as a Management Consultant for four months in 2018. Additionally, she held various positions at KIPP Public Schools Northern California, including Associate Director of College and Career Success from 2016 to 2018 and College Match and Financial Literacy Manager from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Epstein earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Mills College between 2018 and 2021. She also studied at the University of Cape Town for 11 months in 2005.
Focus on Conflict Management and Mediation
Samantha Epstein emphasizes conflict management and mediation within her leadership in people operations. Her approach aims to foster a collaborative environment that supports organizational growth while addressing the needs and concerns of diverse teams. She is passionate about facilitating transformative phases in organizations, ensuring that people remain at the forefront of operational strategies.
Career Development and Leadership Roles
Throughout her career, Samantha Epstein has taken on various leadership roles that highlight her commitment to people operations. She worked as a People Strategy & HR MBA Intern at Blackstone Consulting, Inc. from 2019 to 2020 and participated in the Women in Leadership Fellowship at Coro Northern California in 2020. Her diverse experiences contribute to her expertise in supporting organizations through growth and change.