About Samantha

Samantha Higdon graduated from The University of Texas in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Advertising. While at UT, Samantha completed an internship at BCRC under the Director of Marketing and Events Development. As an intern, she assisted with two GRAPHIC events and two Champagne Brunches. Upon graduating, Samantha worked as a Campaign Associate for United Way, making presentations at over 50 businesses and non-profits throughout the Austin area. In 2009 Samantha accepted a position in Germany as a Vacation Planner. After traveling the world, she returned to the states and accepted a full-time position with BCRC. At that time she played a major role in the implementation of the very successful GRAPHIC 5. After her father passed away from lung cancer in 2007, she always knew that she wanted her career to be with a non-profit organization that provided direct client services. She is thankful for the opportunity to work with a passionate organization and she continues to be inspired by BCRC’s clients. Samantha believes that everyone is someone’s support system and she is thankful for hers; her mother Beverly,boyfriend Randy, best friends Allison and Kaydee, and dear family friend Carol.