Samantha Higgins
About Samantha Higgins
Samantha Higgins is a Communications Manager at World Central Kitchen, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from California State University-Fullerton and a Master of Arts in Public Affairs from the University of San Francisco.
Work at World Central Kitchen
Samantha Higgins has served as the Communications Manager at World Central Kitchen since 2019. In this role, she has organized and managed high-profile events that have contributed to increased public engagement and awareness of the organization's mission. She developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy, which enhanced the online presence of World Central Kitchen. Additionally, she played a key role in maintaining and updating the organization's website, ensuring the dissemination of accurate and timely information.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Higgins earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from California State University-Fullerton, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at the University of San Francisco, obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Affairs between 2013 and 2015. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in communication, policy, and community engagement.
Background
Before her current position, Samantha Higgins held various roles that contributed to her expertise in communications and policy. She worked as the Policy and Community Manager at the Golden Gate Restaurant Association from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of San Francisco in 2014 and as a Communications and Policy Intern at the same organization from 2014 to 2015. She also worked as the Communication and Partnership Director at Good Grains from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience
Samantha Higgins has a diverse professional background that includes roles in community engagement and communications. She worked at the City of Chino Hills as a Recreation Leader from 2008 to 2013. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her later roles in policy and communications, allowing her to develop skills that are essential for her current position at World Central Kitchen.