Samantha has a Masters in Environmental Science from UKZN, focusing on mapping the alien invasive plant species Parthenium hysterophorus. She has an interest in a wide range of environmental sectors, such as nature conversation, waste management and marine science. She has volunteered for organizations, such as Sustainable Seas Trust, Benguela Current Convention and ACCESS to educate the public on environmental issues, gain exposure to the field and make a positive impact. She will be working on INR projects related to Natural Resource Management and Climate Action and Resilience.