Samantha A Thomas, MSc
Through coaching and consulting, Samantha helps individuals and businesses lead by an ethic of love for greater congruence in their lives and organizations.
Her 10+ years experience managing and directing in the nonprofit and for profit sectors have played a significant role informing her work today. She served as Executive Director of Dream Change from 2012-2018 and Marketing Director of Valet Lighting Company from 2021-2023, with a 2-year hiatus in between to pursue a Masters of Science in Global Prosperity at University College London, where she began her formal research on love.
In 2015, Samantha was chosen as a global shaper of the World Economic Forum, 1 of 7,000 young people worldwide recognized for their exceptional potential, achievements, and drive to make a contribution to their communities. Her work with The Love Summit and #JustChooseLove has been featured in media and publications including FOX19, Real Leaders, The Huffington Post, Spirituality & Health, The Oregonian, and Yes! Magazine.
Samantha received her MSc in Global Prosperity from University College London, and her certification in Applied Compassion Training from CCARE Stanford University. She is represented by Amax Talent and Creative Management in Nashville, TN, where she lives and enjoys being active outside, cooking, homemaking/design, reading, writing, and yoga.
You can follow Samantha on Instagram @lovebyst.
Education & Certifications
Stanford University (CCARE) | 2023
Applied Compassion Training
University College London | 2021
Master of Science, Global Prosperity
Dissertation: bell hooks’ Love Ethic as a Force for Social Justice
Core Intention Training | 2017
Executive Coaching and Life Coaching
Yoga Alliance International | 2014
Certified Yoga Instructor RYT-200
Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior | 2012
Business Leadership Training
Maharishi International University | 2011
Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Living; Minor, Business Management