Sam is the Manager and Founder of The Junction (Young People, Health & Wellbeing), a small, award- winning charity based in Edinburgh which works with and for young people on a range of health issues. Prior to setting up the Junction, Sam spent over a decade working for two Edinburgh-based voluntary organisations with a focus on homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues and childhood sexual abuse. While of vital importance, these services were reactive; trying to support people in putting the pieces back together after the damage had been done and Sam's experience of this fuelled her drive to develop a proactive, early intervention service, the Junction.

Sam is committed to a community development approach with a deep seated belief in our ability to achieve an equitable world. In addition to her work role, Sam has been an active member of a number of Voluntary Organisations Boards including Edinburgh Women’s Aid, Health Opportunities Team and Pathway (Supporting Survivors).