Samantha Walker

Samantha Walker

Member on Junior Board of Trustees

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director at International Society for Quality of Life Research

  • Education

    • University High School

      2007 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Yearbook, Newspaper, Brome and Beyond (literary magazine)

    • Oklahoma State University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor’s Degree Agricultural Communications w/ Option: Animal Science Double Major

      Activities and Societies: Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (2011-2015) Oklahoma Chapter Treasurer (2012-2013), President (2013-2014)

  • Experience

    • American Simmental Association

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Member on Junior Board of Trustees
    • American Society of Animal Science

      May 2013 - May 2017

      Oversaw scientific program planning for 4-6 meetings annually. Responsibilities Included:• Committee management• Oversight of abstract collection and review• Publication of meeting materials (i.e. program books, abstract books, room signs, advertising, etc.)• Meeting App population• Contract Negotiation• Room Sets• Student Competitions School Months:Freelance writerSummer months:Managed Taking Stock, a biweekly newsletterManaged social media Wrote articles for various ASAS websites and publications:takingstock.asas.orgblog.asas.org/GraduateBulletin/animalsmart.org

      • Program Director

        Jun 2015 - May 2017
      • Science Communications Intern

        May 2013 - May 2015
    • Executive Director, Inc.

      Nov 2017 - now
      ISOQOL Staff

      EDI is an association management company. I currently work exclusively for the ISOQOL client team.

    • International Society for Quality of Life Research

      Nov 2017 - now

      In coordination with the Executive Director, worked to coordinate staffing and volunteer efforts to the fulfilment of ISOQOL's mission.Responsibilities included:- Overseeing volunteers and staff involved in multiple membership, communications and event programs- Managing the conversion of multiple in-person events to virtual during the pandemic, minimizing financial impact to the organization and its members- Negotiating contracts- Developing strategic efforts for membership retention- Overseeing strategic plan implementation Show less Worked to develop communication and membership engagement strategies.Responsibilities included:- Working with committee to maintain, expand and recruit membership- Developing a strategic communications plan- Overseeing rebranding project, including website and logo redesign- Overseeing fundraising initiatives- Developing project budgets and negotiate contracts- Developing marketing plans for revenue generating initiatives- Overseeing day-to-day communication efforts, including e-blasts, social media, and official Board announcements Show less

      • Executive Director

        May 2022 - now
      • Director of Administration

        Jul 2020 - May 2022
      • Communications and Membership Manager

        Nov 2017 - Jul 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Association Executive (CAE)

      American Society of Association Executives
      Jul 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samantha Walker
      Board of Director's Impact Award International Society for Quality of Life Research Oct 2024 An ad hoc award given to an individual who has had a significant impact on the sustainability and resilience of ISOQOL.