Lily Sampson graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, concentrating on Film. She has a background rooted in community engagement and communications research: her experience ranges from facilitating civic dialogues with the Center of Public Deliberation to contributing to national studies on caregiving and mindfulness. Whether mentoring facilitators, organizing film festivals, or managing research documentation, Lily values service, collaboration, and empathy in all of her pursuits. She will be attending law school in the Fall of 2026, with a focus on public interest law to further her interest in promoting public good.